Podcast

Growing Patriots

From FCB Radio Network Education for Kids, Kids & Family, Stories for Kids

A journey through early American history for kids.

Episodes
123
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
16 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

123 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 122 – Jefferson in France

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    Thomas Jefferson headed to Paris to help America from abroad. But things weren't going well in France, either.

    20 min
  2. Ep. 121 – Jefferson steps into politics during the revolution

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    During the American Revolution, Thomas Jefferson was in Virginia. He was working as a legislator and governor while also being a husband and dad — and these were not easy years. Find out what it was like in this episode!

    25 min
  3. Ep. 120 – Jefferson's writing kicks off the American Revolution

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    Thomas Jefferson heads to the Second Continental Congress and gets writing. That leads to one of the biggest jobs in American history – writing the Declaration of Independence.

    16 min
  4. Ep. 119 – Thomas Jefferson Enters Politics

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    When Thomas Jefferson went into politics full time, he made quite an entrance.

    22 min
  5. Thomas Jefferson as a Young Man

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    Thomas Jefferson has some big changes in his life as he enters adulthood.

    16 min
  6. Ep. 117 – Thomas Jefferson's Early Life

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    Ep. 117 – Thomas Jefferson's Early Life by Growing Patriots

    13 min
  7. Ep. 116 – John Adams' Retirement and Later Life

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    Ep. 116 – John Adams' Retirement and Later Life by Growing Patriots

    9 min
  8. Ep. 115 – John Adams in the Executive Branch

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    Ep. 115 – John Adams in the Executive Branch by Growing Patriots

    18 min
  9. Ep. 114 — John Adams Represents America Abroad

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    For most of the American Revolution, John Adams was representing America in Europe. Hear all about it in this episode!

    17 min
  10. Ep. 113 – John Adams, From Lawyer to Revolutionary

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    In the lead up to the American Revolution, John Adams went from prominent attorney to leader of the American Revolution. In this episode, found out how it all happened!

    16 min
  11. Ep. 112 – Abigail Adams

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    We can't talk about the life of John Adams without talking about his wife, Abigail. They were a team! This episode introduces Abigail Adams.

    6 min
  12. Ep. 111 – The Early Life and Legal Career of John Adams

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    John Adams grew up in a colonial Massachusetts that was rapidly becoming a hotbed of revolution. Find out how his early life, education, and legal career prepared him to be a Founding Father of the new nation to come.

    16 min
  13. Ep. 110 – George Washington 's Presidency and Later Life

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    After the revolution, George and Martha Washington were ready to retire at Mount Vernon. But the American people had different plans for the Washingtons.

    20 min
  14. Ep. 109 - George Washington in the Revolution

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    When George Washington was named Commander of the Continental Army, he had a huge task ahead. Find out how the army he led came out victorious.

    15 min
  15. Ep. 108 – Learn About Martha Washington

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    Learn all about Martha Washington in this episode!

    10 min
  16. George Washington's Early Political and Military Career

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    Find out about George Washington's early military and political career.

    13 min
  17. George Washington's Early Life

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    Find out about George Washington's early life!

    16 min
  18. Benjamin Franklin – Inventor and Writer

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    Find out about Benjamin Franklin's work as a writer and inventor in this last episode about our first founding father.

    23 min
  19. Benjamin Franklin in France

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    Benjamin Franklin spent most of the American Revolution in France. Find out what he was doing and how it was critical to American liberty!

    12 min
  20. Episode 103-Benjamin Franklin in London

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    Learn all about Benjamin Franklin's work in London.

    31 min