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March 10, 2019

2.17 – Some Awful Crisis

2.17 – Some Awful Crisis

Year(s) Discussed: 1798-1799

In Trenton, Adams confronted his Cabinet as well as Gen. Alexander Hamilton over the peace mission to France before the government moved back to Philadelphia for one last winter. After the new session of Congress began in December 1799, news arrived which was described as a national tragedy and had many wondering what lay in store for the US as a new century dawned.

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Season 2 02 - John Adams

Special thanks to James Early for providing the intro quote for this episode! Be sure to check out Presidential Fight Club and Key Battles of the Civil War!

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