Day Republic
This is a SeeStew short on Day Republic. It is pulled straight from our YouTube channel and plays here so you can watch without switching apps.
In 1846, American settlers seized Sonoma, declared California a republic, and designed a flag with a berry-juice bear. Their 22-day nation was absorbed by the US Navy just weeks before the Mexican-American War's official declaration.
More on this period is in our articles. Follow @see.stew on Instagram and TikTok for daily clips.
More shorts
ShortOperation Paul Bunyan: The Tree That Sparked a Showdown
In 1976, a routine tree-trimming operation in the Korean Demilitarized Zone escalated into a tense military showdown. Di
ShortAustralia's Machine Guns vs. Birds: The Emu War
In 1932, Western Australia faced an Emu invasion. The military deployed Lewis guns, linked to American arms history, but
ShortThe Uncomfortable Truth of the Bonus Army
In 1932, WWI veterans marched on Washington for early bonus payments—the Bonus Army. Removed by force, their story revea
ShortThe Devastating Halifax Explosion of 1917
On December 6, 1917, two ships collided in Halifax Harbor, triggering the largest man-made explosion in history before t