U.S. History

"The Perils of Peace: America's Struggle for Survival After Yorktown"

Thomas Fleming

About the Program

Thomas Fleming recounts America's earliest days following George Washington's victory at Yorktown.  At the time 13,000 British troops still occupied New York City  and the national treausury was void of money .  George Washington and his troops took Yorktown, Virginia on October 16, 1781.  Mr. Fleming presents his book at the Fraunces Tavern in New York City.

About the Authors

Thomas Fleming

Thomas Fleming

Thomas Fleming is the author of numerous books, including Washington's Secret War: The Hidden History of Valley Forge.  He is a former president of the Society of American Historians and chairman of the American Revolution Round Table of New York.  He is currently a senior scholar at the American Revolution Center.


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"The Perils of Peace: America's Struggle for Survival After Yorktown"

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, October 16th at 6pm (ET)
  • Sunday, August 31st at 6am (ET)
  • Thursday, November 22nd at 11am (ET)
  • Saturday, November 3rd at 2:30pm (ET)
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