Before It Became History | John Hull and the First American Mint: A Bold Step Toward Colonial Self-Reliance

Before It Became History | William Williams: Connecticut’s Steadfast Servant

William Williams signed the Declaration of Independence and dedicated his life to serving his colony and the new nation with integrity and conviction. Discover the story of a Founder whose steady leadership helped shape America’s future. Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy. This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ [https://oconnorinstitute.org/] Follow us on: * Twitter [https://twitter.com/sdoinstitute] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OConnorInstitute] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oconnorinstitute/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhHxdblMN-0K7NXY7IBjYQ]

Before It Became History | Catharine Macaulay: A Voice for Civic Liberty

Across the Atlantic, historian Catharine Macaulay championed liberty, constitutional government, and the principles that inspired the American Revolution. Discover how her writings influenced the Founding Era and the enduring pursuit of self-government. Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy. This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ [https://oconnorinstitute.org/] Follow us on: * Twitter [https://twitter.com/sdoinstitute] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OConnorInstitute] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oconnorinstitute/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhHxdblMN-0K7NXY7IBjYQ]

Before It Became History | Benjamin Rush: Founder, Physician, Educator

Benjamin Rush was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a pioneering physician, and a passionate advocate for education and civic virtue. Discover how his vision for an informed citizenry helped shape the foundations of the United States. Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy. This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ [https://oconnorinstitute.org/] Follow us on: * Twitter [https://twitter.com/sdoinstitute] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OConnorInstitute] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oconnorinstitute/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhHxdblMN-0K7NXY7IBjYQ]

Before It Became History | Molly Pitcher (Mary Ludwig Hays): Revolutionary War Heroine of Monmouth

Legend and history come together in the story of Molly Pitcher, the woman remembered for carrying water to soldiers and stepping into battle when duty called. Discover how her courage became a lasting symbol of perseverance during the American Revolution. Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy. This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ [https://oconnorinstitute.org/] Follow us on: * Twitter [https://twitter.com/sdoinstitute] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OConnorInstitute] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oconnorinstitute/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhHxdblMN-0K7NXY7IBjYQ]

Before It Became History | Catherine Moore Barry: Unsung Hero of the American Revolution in South Carolina

During the American Revolution, Catherine Moore Barry used her knowledge of the South Carolina countryside to aid Patriot forces and support the cause of independence. Discover the story of a courageous woman whose actions helped shape the course of the war. Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy. This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now. You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/ [https://oconnorinstitute.org/] Follow us on: * Twitter [https://twitter.com/sdoinstitute] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/OConnorInstitute] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/oconnorinstitute/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhHxdblMN-0K7NXY7IBjYQ]