When America Picked the Wrong Birthday

Ebbs of History · Jul 2, 2026 · 27m · transcript

Get ready to travel back to the fireworks‑filled summer of 1864, where a daring raid on a small coastal town sparked a chain of unexpected heroics, betrayals, and a mystery that still haunts historians today—perfect for anyone who loves a good twist on the classic Fourth of July tale.

Sources:

Grunge: Things That Don't Make Sense About The Fourth Of July — https://www.grunge.com/1881645/things-dont-make-sense-independence-day-july-fourth/

Massachusetts Historical Society: John Adams to Abigail Adams, July 3, 1776 — https://www.masshist.org/database/viewer.php?item_id=102&pid=17

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