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The Road to the American Revolution, Part One

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This week: The events that led to the American Revolution and the battles of Lexington and Concord, including discussion of the Founders' educational background, the French and Indian War, and King George III. Matthew Spalding, vice president of Washington operations and dean of Hillsdale in D.C.’s Van Andel Graduate School of Government, joins Hugh Hewitt on the Hillsdale Dialogues.

Release date: 02 May 2025

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