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The U.S. Gets A New Capitol - For One Day (1814) [Archive Favorite]
It’s August 26th. This day in 1814, the small town of Brookeville, MD becomes the Capitol of the United States — for one night.
Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why Brookeville became the seat of government amidst the chaos of the War of 1812. Plus, a bonus conversation about another story on this day, from 1970 — the bombing of a research facility at the University of Wisconsin.
Thanks to Ana and Chris, the listeners who wrote in to suggest these two stories!
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