RN Documentary: Adams in Amsterdam Part 3 – The Two Republicks
From: Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Series: RN Documentaries
Length: 29:30
The final program in a three-part series to commemorate the 225th anniversary of John Adams arrival in Amsterdam in 1780. His diplomatic mission was to gain support for the fledgling United States from the United Provinces of the Dutch Republic.
But to succeed, Adams must navigate the complexities of 18th century European diplomacy, balance-of-power politics and – not least of all – Dutch banking. Historians including Pulitzer Prize winning biographer David McCullough conclude the story of the seeds of Dutch-American friendship.
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The final program in a three-part series to commemorate the 225th anniversary of John Adams arrival in Amsterdam in 1780. His diplomatic mission was to gain support for the fledgling United States from the United Provinces of the Dutch Republic. But to succeed, Adams must navigate the complexities of 18th century European diplomacy, balance-of-power politics and – not least of all – Dutch banking. Historians including Pulitzer Prize winning biographer David McCullough conclude the story of the seeds of Dutch-American friendship. NOTE to PDs: After the 20” introduction, each program in the series can stand alone as there is no reference to the others. Any two programs could be combined to fit a one-hour slot.
Transcript
“Adams in Amsterdam: The Two Republicks”
Final program in three-part series commemorating 225th anniversary of John Adams arrival to Amsterdam in 1780 on behalf of the fledgling United States of America – focusing on Adams’ role 18th American-European diplomacy.
Interviews: Ruud Janssens, co-chair American Studies University of Amsterdam
Rob Kroes, co-chair American Studies University of Amsterdam
Gregg Lint, Adams Papers, Massachusetts Historical Society
David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize biographer “John Adams”
Readings from Letters & Documents of John Adams
Music from 18th century Dutch & American composers
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VOICE: Radio Netherlands’ Vox Humana presents “Adams in Amsterdam” – a three part series commemorating the 225th anniversary of John Adams’ diplomatic mission to the United Provinces of the...
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