In the early years of the republic, the United States was a nation in name—but not always in practice. Vast distances and rugged mountains threatened to pull the young country apart.

In this episode, historian Brady Crytzer discusses his new book, The National Road, and explains how George Washington's vision of binding the states together through internal improvements ultimately became America's first great federal highway under Albert Gallatin. We explore how a single road helped transform a fragile republic into a more united nation.

THE NATIONAL ROAD: GEORGE WASHINGTON AND AMERICA'S FIRST HIGHWAY WEST

https://www.amazon.com/National-Road-Washington-Americas-Highway/dp/1635769493/

JOIN PREMIUM

Listen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremium

BUY US A COFFEE

buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident

FOLLOW US:
www.thisamericanpresident.com/

CREDITS
Host: Richard Lim
Producer: Michael Neal
Cover Art: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.com

In the early years of the republic, the United States was a nation in name&mdash;but not always in practice. Vast distances and rugged mountains threatened to pull the young country apart.
In this episode, historian Brady Crytzer discusses his new book, The National Road, and explains how George Washington's vision of binding the states together through internal improvements ultimately became America's first great federal highway under Albert Gallatin. We explore how a single road helped transform a fragile republic into a more united nation.
THE NATIONAL ROAD: GEORGE WASHINGTON AND AMERICA'S FIRST HIGHWAY WEST
https://www.amazon.com/National-Road-Washington-Americas-Highway/dp/1635769493/
JOIN PREMIUM
Listen ad-free for only $5/month at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bit.ly/TAPpremium">www.bit.ly/TAPpremium</a>
BUY US A COFFEE
<a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident">buymeacoffee.com/thisamericanpresident</a>
FOLLOW US: <a href="https://www.thisamericanpresident.com/">www.thisamericanpresident.com/</a>
CREDITS Host: Richard Lim Producer: Michael Neal Cover Art: Nip Rogers, <a href="https://www.NipRogers.com">www.NipRogers.com</a>

This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com.

This American President

This American President delves into the lives and legacies of U.S. presidents through long form stories and interviews. It will challenge the way you look at American history. Hosted by Richard Lim and produced by Michael Neal. Art by NipRogers.com.