Tucker and MTG have fallen into a British imperial trap—the same one used for centuries to pit patriots against their own interests. Trump's foreign policy IS his domestic policy. You can't rebuild America while the Empire controls global trade.
Join Bob Ingraham, renowned author of numerous books on American history, as he delves into the rich history and significance of the Erie Canal in this engaging discussion. The video covers the 200th anniversary of the canal's completion, highlighting the importance of understanding America's historical endeavors in today's political climate. Ingraham emphasizes the role of principles and the spirit of innovation that defined the construction of this monumental project. Learn about the key figures like Governor Morris and Dewitt Clinton, the engineering challenges they overcame, and the lasting impact the Erie Canal had on America's economic development and westward expansion.
00:00 Introduction and Author Background 00:37 Why Discuss the Erie Canal Now? 02:35 The Importance of American History 04:36 The Erie Canal: A Symbol of American Culture 11:32 Challenges and Innovations in Building the Erie Canal 14:14 Key Figures Behind the Erie Canal 18:02 The Unprecedented Nature of the Erie Canal 25:05 Engineering Feats and Learning on the Job 30:53 Political and Public Support for the Erie Canal 38:56 Governor Tompkins and the War Mobilization 40:39 Dewitt Clinton's Leadership Emerges 41:56 Reviving the Canal Project 42:50 Clinton's Governorship and Canal Construction 44:04 Challenges in Building the Erie Canal 45:48 Recruiting Workers for the Canal 47:17 Innovations and Engineering Feats 49:20 Political Struggles and Clinton's Return 51:07 Completion and Celebration of the Erie Canal 01:02:19 Economic Impact and Population Growth 01:04:54 The Ohio Erie Canal and Its Significance 01:08:56 Transforming America: The Legacy of the Canals
Author, historian, political organizer. Published books on American history, Dante, the global drug trade, the Anglo-Dutch Empire and National Banking. Former Editor at Executive Intelligence Review.
Founding member of the LaRouche movement in the 1960s. Former editor of LaRouche’s writings and EIR magazine. Regular host of our Saturday class series.
The Erie Canal was America's impossible dream—a 363-mile engineering marvel built by lawyers, judges, and teachers who had never seen a canal. Like Florence's great dome, it required discoveries yet unmade and creativity of unborn generations.
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