Thomas Jefferson And The Tripoli Pirates

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show

When Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801, one of the major issues he had to face was conflict with the Barbary Pirates. We talk to the co-author of a book that says Jefferson’s battle on the high seas changed America’s approach to foreign policy and its role in the world.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Brian Kilmeade Guest

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