U.S. History

Almost A Miracle: The American Victory in the War of Independence

John Ferling

About the Program

Historian John Ferling recounts the American War for Independence, which General George Washington declared as "little short of a standing miracle."  Mr. Ferling contends that the American victory was more precarious than commonly understood.  John Ferling presents his new book at the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago.

About the Authors

John Ferling

John FerlingJohn Ferling is the author of nine books on early American history including, "The Leap in the Dark: The Struggle to Create the American Republic."
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Past Airings

  • Saturday, July 4th at 11pm (ET)
  • Saturday, July 4th at 10am (ET)
  • Saturday, June 20th at 2:30pm (ET)
  • Sunday, August 31st at 4:30am (ET)
  • Saturday, December 15th at 4:30pm (ET)
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