Before It Became History | Ann Bailey: Riding Through Danger, Delivering Hope

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]

Before It Became History | From Coins to Greenbacks: The Story of U.S. Paper Money

How did America go from colonial coins and foreign currency to the paper money we use today? Discover the fascinating history of American money and how a growing nation built a financial system to support its economy and 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 | Robert Morris: The Financier Who Funded American Freedom

Armies may win battles, but wars require resources. Robert Morris used his financial expertise and personal credit to help fund the American Revolution. Discover the story of the man who helped keep the fight for independence alive. 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 | John Hull and the First American Mint: A Bold Step Toward Colonial Self-Reliance

Long before the United States had a national currency, John Hull helped establish the first mint in colonial America. Discover how one silversmith’s work shaped commerce, trust, and economic life in the colonies. 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]