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History of the Marine Corps

The first and only podcast covering the battles, strategies, political decisions, and origin of the United States Marine Corps, from the origin of Tun Tavern to today.

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Pre-Revolution: Tavern Trade in Colonial Philadelphia

Mar 11, 2019

Episode 002, Tavern Trade in Colonial Philadelphia, focuses on tavern-goers and establishments in the late 18th century. We discuss:

  • The importance of history to Marines

  • How the tavern trade started in the colonies

  • The popularity of taverns in Philadelphia

  • Benjamin Franklin and his thoughts of voluntary associations

  • City Tavern

  • William Penn’s thoughts on the tavern trade

This episode ends by introducing Samuel and Joshua Carpenter, influential men who will play a significant role in developing Philadelphia and who will eventually build Tun Tavern.