On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss Silas Deane, America’s first diplomat. Podcast to recommend: Rejects and Revolutionaries (<a href="https://americanhistorypodcast.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://americanhistorypodcast.net/</a>) Sources<ul><li>Covart, Elizabeth M. “Silas Deane, Forgotten Patriot.” Journal of the American Revolution. 30 Jul 2014. &lt;https://allthingsliberty.com/2014/07/silas-deane-forgotten-patriot/&gt;. Retrieved 2 May 2024.</li><li>Drury, David. “The Rise and Fall of Silas Deane, American Patriot.” Connecticut History. 2 Oct 2020. &lt;https://connecticuthistory.org/the-rise-and-fall-of-silas-deane-american-patriot/&gt;. Retrieved 2 May 2024.</li><li>Paul, Joel Richard. Unlikely Allies: How a Merchant, a Playwright, and a Spy Saved the American Revolution. New York City, NY: Riverhead Books, 2009.</li><li>Van Vlack, Milton C. Silas Deane, Revolutionary War Diplomat and Politician. Jefferson, NC: McFarland &amp; Co., 2013.</li><li>See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources</li></ul><hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

35: John Dickinson

Ever wondered about the people who signed the documents that founded America? Every other week, we rank the Founding Fathers of the United States, from Andrew Adams to George Wythe. Join us as we cover these Imperfect Men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.