U.S. History

"Bond of Union: Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire "

Gerard Koeppel

About the Program

Gerard Koeppel presents a history of the creation of the Erie Canal that expedited expansion of the United States and facilitated trade with the American West.  The author recounts the Canal’s development from the initial proposal for construction in the early 1800’s to the day it opened on October 26, 1825.

About the Authors

Gerard Koeppel

Gerard Koeppel

Gerard Koeppel is the author of Water for Gotham: A History and associate editor of The Encyclopedia of New York City. His writing has appeared in several publications, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, and New-York Journal of American History.


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"Bond of Union: Building the Erie Canal and the American Empire "

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, October 28th at 6pm (ET)
  • Sunday, September 13th at 3:45am (ET)
  • Sunday, June 14th at 8pm (ET)
  • Saturday, June 13th at 3pm (ET)
  • Saturday, June 6th at 10am (ET)
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