Expanding Our Perspective of the Declaration of Independence
Discover the various perspectives surrounding the Declaration of Independence, which shed light on the vibrant tapestry of our nation's history. Read more about diverse viewpoints and delve deeper into the complexities of the Declaration of Independence.
Ben Franklin's World: The Fourth of July in 2026
On this episode of the Ben Franklin's World podcast, host Liz Covart PhD welcomes historians Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Ronald Angelo Johnson, and Kariann Akemi Yokota to discuss how historians are thinking about the American Revolution for 2026.
Thomas Jefferson & Frederick Douglass: On Freedom
What did freedom look like in early America? This video pairs excerpts from the Declaration of Independence and Frederick Douglass’s “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” speech, encouraging viewers to reflect on what freedom means to them.