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Propaganda With a Legacy - The Declaration of Independence

Published: Dec. 19, 2020, noon

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This week I discuss the creation of one of the most infamous documents of American history - the Declaration of Independence.

Vying for a way to be taken seriously and gain much needed support for their act of treason, the members of the Continental Congress drafted perhaps the most infamous piece of propaganda - the Declaration of Independence. While this document has historical importance and has influenced generations of those seeking their freedom, the original document had no legal basis or standing. Tune in as I discuss this and more!

Source Used This Episode:

  • The Declaration of Independence: A Study in the History of Political Ideas by Carl Lotus Becker
  • American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence by Pauline Maier
  • These Truths by Jill Lepore
  • Who Was Delaware\\u2019s John Dickinson and Why You Should Care by William Murchison (LINK)
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