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This Week in the West: Edward Fitzgerald Beale
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🎙️ Episode 14: Edward Fitzgerald Beale
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On this week’s episode of This Week in the West, we learn about Edward Fitzgerald Beale, a 19th-century adventurer, war hero and trailblazer whose exploits helped shape the American West.
From serving as a spy for President James K. Polk during the Oregon boundary dispute to rallying reinforcements in the Mexican-American War alongside Kit Carson, Beale built a reputation for bravery and resourcefulness. He later played a key role in confirming the California Gold Rush to the U.S. government, further cementing…
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