The King’s Call to Arms | "The Story of America" | Episode 5
Step back into 1776, where ritual and rebellion collide. Within the grand halls of Westminster, King George III issues his call to arms — a desperate attempt to hold together a crumbling empire.
Through vivid storytelling, United States Senator Mike Lee brings to life the tension between imperial pomp and colonial defiance, as the echoes of Black Rod’s staff give way to the thunder of revolution.
This is more than history — it’s the story of how a king’s proclamation met its match in the cry for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Watch now and experience the dramatic turning point that forever reshaped the modern world. storyofamerica.hillsdale.edu
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