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FromThe History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast

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Sybil Ludington Minicast

FromThe History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast

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9 minutes

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Jul 4, 2014

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We all know the story of Paul Revere, but here is the lesser-known story of one teenage girl whose similar act of bravery changed the course of American history.

Released:

Jul 4, 2014

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Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour.

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Season 2 Introduction by The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast
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Sybil Ludington Minicast

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