The Forgotten Fight That Created Religious Freedom in America
Published: July 3, 2026
Duration: 45:08
What if one of the greatest turning points in American history wasn't a battle—but a bold stand for freedom of conscience?
On this episode of Truth Be Told, Tony Sweet welcomes bestselling author and acclaimed historian Russell Shorto to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America. Together, they explore the little-known events surrounding the English takeover of New Amsterdam in 1664 and how those pivotal moments helped shape the future of America.
From Peter Stuyvesant and Richard Nicolls to the remarkable story of The Flushing Remonstrance—wide...
On this episode of Truth Be Told, Tony Sweet welcomes bestselling author and acclaimed historian Russell Shorto to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America. Together, they explore the little-known events surrounding the English takeover of New Amsterdam in 1664 and how those pivotal moments helped shape the future of America.
From Peter Stuyvesant and Richard Nicolls to the remarkable story of The Flushing Remonstrance—wide...