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Understanding The Significance Of The Revolutionary War Battle Of Valcour Island

By Bob Kinzel,
Lydia Brown
Published July 15, 2021 at 9:47 AM EDT
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The Revolutionary War Battle of Valcour Island took place on Lake Champlain on October 11, 1776.

On October 11, 1776, a significant Revolutionary War naval battle took place on Lake Champlain — the Battle of Valcour Island. But why was this battle so significant? This hour, we talk to journalist and author Jack Kelly about his new book Valcour: The 1776 Campaign That Saved the Cause of Liberty.

Our guest is:

  • Jack Kelly, journalist and author of several books, including Valcour: The 1776 Campaign That Saved the Cause of Liberty

Broadcast live on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

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Bob Kinzel
Bob Kinzel has been covering the Vermont Statehouse since 1981 — longer than any continuously serving member of the Legislature. With his wealth of institutional knowledge, he answers your questions on our series, "Ask Bob."
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Lydia Brown
Lydia worked for Vermont Public Radio and Vermont PBS from 2019 until 2022.
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