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The Ride That Changed History | Dover News
In a gripping tale of courage and sacrifice, Caesar Rodney rode eighty miles through storm and illness to cast the deciding vote for American independence in 1776. Reenacting his journey, the author spent eighteen grueling hours on horseback, gaining profound respect for the urgency and grit required to fight for freedom. This episode honors the “Unheard Voices” of the Revolution — the enslaved, the laborers, the unsung heroes — reminding us that nationhood was built by collective sacrifice, not just famous names. Even amid contradictions — like Rodney’s status as a slaveholder — the story…
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