Monday, July 5, 2010
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
The History of American Independence
Yesterday marked the 234th birthday of the United States, and American Revolution historian Pauline Maier joins Midday to discuss the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the drafting of the U.S Constitution.11:00 a.m.GuestsPauline Maier: Maier is the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of American History at MIT. She recieved her Ph.D from Harvard University and has written several books on the American Revolution, including "From Resistance to Revolution: Colonial Radicals and the Development of American Opposition to Britain, 1765-1776", "The Old Revolutionaries: Political Lives in the Age of Samuel Adams", and "American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence".More from MPRAmerica's independence: How did it happen? (06/25/2010)The legacy of Tom Paine (07/03/2009)The story of the Declaration of Independence (07/02/2010)Resources
Ask the Vet: Dr. Kate An Hunter answers pet questions
Dr. Kate An Hunter and her dog, Ansel, join Midday answer questions about pets.12:00 p.m.GuestsKate An Hunter: Veterinarian and owner of the Carver Lake Veterinary Center in Shoreview, MN. Past president of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association.More from MPRSheep are par for the course (07/07/2010)Duluth police investigate possible dog poisonings (05/28/2010)Zebra that sprinted through Atlanta euthanized (03/11/2010)Actor joins hunt for whoever glued cat to Minn. road (01/19/2010)Resources
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