{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Casimir Pulaski: The Polish Patriot and the Price of Freedom","description":"Casimir Pulaski gave his life for American liberty, and his story reveals the true cost of independence.  In this episode of the America\u2019s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano explores the remarkable life of Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and &quot;Father of the American Cavalry&quot; who crossed an ocean to fight for a country that was not his own. From his daring charge that saved George Washington at Brandywine to his ultimate sacrifice at the Siege of Savannah, Pulaski\u2019s journey reminds us that America was founded not on bloodlines, but on an idea.  Discover why an exile with no home became one of the Revolution\u2019s most vital leaders, and why his story is a haunting warning to an era that often takes its inherited freedoms for granted.  What You\u2019ll Learn:  The Making of a Soldier: How Pulaski\u2019s struggle against Russian tyranny in Poland prepared him for the American Revolution. Saving Washington: The tactical brilliance that prevented a catastrophe at the Battle of Brandywine. Building the Cavalry: Why Pulaski\u2019s Legion was the precursor to modern special forces. The Ultimate Sacrifice: A breakdown of the fatal charge at Savannah and what it means to die for a principle. A Lesson for Today: Why Pulaski\u2019s &quot;allegiance to an idea&quot; is the only thing that can preserve the American experiment today.   \ud83d\udcf2 Follow the podcast and share this episode with 3-4 fellow patriots who want to learn the true, untold stories of America\u2019s history. &amp;nbsp; Timestamps  01:32 The Battle Over Savannah in 1779 01:52 Pulaski's Heroic Charge and Wounding 04:30 Meeting Benjamin Franklin and Coming to America 04:54 Pulaski's Early Contributions at Brandywine 06:47 Reforming the American Cavalry: Pulaski's Legion 10:18 The Siege of Savannah and Pulaski\u2019s Final Charge 12:14 Pulaski's Death and Enduring Legacy 12:43 Pulaski's Impact on American Military and Ideals 13:41 Lessons from Pulaski: The Meaning of Liberty Today 15:09 The Fragility of Freedom and Its Preservation   \ud83d\udd14 Subscribe for More: \ud83d\udcd6 Sign up for The P.A.S. Report newsletter at https:\/\/pasreport.com \ud83c\udfa7 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform!  Follow The P.A.S. Report: \ud83d\udcf1 X, YouTube, Instagram: @PasReport Share this episode and join the conversation! ","author_name":"Conservative Politics &amp; News: The P.A.S. Report","author_url":"https:\/\/pasreport.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40775105\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40775105"}