The Bowery Boys: New York City History #52 DeWitt Clinton and the Erie Canal
Sep 19, 2008
Former mayor, governor, senator and privileged son DeWitt Clinton discusses his role in the creation of the Erie Canal, his influential political career, and his impact on the growth of New York City. The podcast explores his early life, political aspirations, and the transformative impact of the Erie Canal on commerce and transportation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Life and Legacy of DeWitt Clinton
01:48 • 6min
Early Political Career and the Republican Party
07:31 • 2min
Letters in Response to the Federalist Papers
09:20 • 2min
DeWitt Clinton's Early Political Career
11:06 • 4min
The Prominence and Ideals of DeWitt Clinton
15:12 • 8min
The History and Construction of the Erie Canal
23:42 • 9min