History of North America
History of North America
Sweeping historical saga of the United States (USA), Canada and Mexico from their deep origins to our present epoch. Join host Mark Vinet on this exciting and fascinating journey through time, exploring and focusing on the interesting, compelling, wonderful and tragic stories of the North American continent, its inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders, environment and geography.Social links:
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Memorial Day Weekend (Battle of Long Island, 1776) 🇺🇸
Dedicated to American military personnel who died in any war, the Memorial Day holiday pays special tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives in the Revolution during the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776 — with unique honor bestowed on the Revolutionary War dead as the foundational heroe…
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Memorial Day Weekend (New York Campaign, 1776) 🇺🇸
Dedicated to American military personnel who died in any war, the Memorial Day holiday pays special tribute to the Continental Army soldiers who gave their lives in the Revolution during the August, 1776, New York Campaign — with unique honor bestowed on the Revolutionary War dead as the foundation…
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Memorial Day Weekend (Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775) 🇺🇸
Dedicated to American military personnel who died in any war, the Memorial Day holiday pays special tribute to the local militiamen who gave their lives in the early months of the Revolution during the Battle of Bunker Hill in June, 1775 — with unique honor bestowed on the Revolutionary War dead as…
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Memorial Day Weekend (Lexington & Concord, 1775) 🇺🇸
Dedicated to American military personnel who died in any war, the Memorial Day holiday pays special tribute to the local militiamen who gave their lives in the opening shots of the Revolution during the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April, 1775 — with unique honor bestowed on the Revolutionar…
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General Horatio Gates (September 1777)
American Revolution (1765–1783) was a political conflict involving the Thirteen Colonies and Great Britain, culminating in the American Revolutionary War and the independence of the colonies as the United States. RW18. The Revolution DVD box-set available at https://amzn.to/4p8seIt  American Revo…
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503. Patron of USA and Canada
While most famous as a heroic Dragon slayer, the famous patron saint of England, St. George, is also traditionally honored as a patron of Canada and has specific military and civic patronages in the United States where he is recognized as the patron saint of the U.S. Army Armor and Cavalry Branch, …
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Codex 1.10 Ben Franklin’s Autobiography
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) written in the form of an extended letter to his son, William Franklin (1730-1813). Ben kept good records of his life and travels, and although he was never President, he still played a crucial part in American history. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentati…
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CODEX 7.4 Constitution of the United States (Bill of Rights)
Ratified in 1788, The U.S. Constitution outlines the powers of the three branches of government and establishes the rights of all Americans. The document united the 13 independent states in a spirit of compromise and set forth the official viewpoint of a newly unified nation. Its most significant f…
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Fête de Dollard (Dollard’s Day)
Dollard’s Day or La Fête de Dollard in French, is now National Patriots' Day (officially known in French as La Journée nationale des Patriotes)—a provincial holiday in Quebec observed annually on the Monday preceding May 25. National Patriots' Day commemorates the 1837-1838 Rebellions in Lower Cana…
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National Patriots' Day in Quebec
Officially known in French as La Journée nationale des Patriotes, National Patriots' Day is a provincial holiday in Quebec observed annually on the Monday preceding May 25, while the rest of Canada take the day off work to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday, known as Victoria Day. National Patriot…
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