The Spark of Independence - August 8, 1775

After King George’s proclamation branded the colonies as rebels, the spark of independence begins to catch fire. Across taverns, churches, and town squares, colonists debate their future. Writers like Mercy Otis Warren, Thomas Paine, and Benjamin Franklin wield their pens to shape public opinion, spreading bold ideas of liberty and unity.

In this episode of The American Legacy Podcast, host Jeff Robe explores how ordinary citizens, pamphleteers, and leaders helped transform a scattered rebellion into the beginnings of an American identity. From the printing press to local governments forming outside royal authority, the colonies start to act less like subjects and more like a nation-in-waiting.

Season 1 of The American Legacy follows the road to 1776, leading us toward the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.