Conversations: Why the Year 1776 Still Matters Today, w/ Edward J. Larson

05/12/2025 40 min
Conversations: Why the Year 1776 Still Matters Today, w/ Edward J. Larson

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What did America really declare in 1776, and why does it still matter today? In this episode of History Shorts, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Edward J. Larson joins us to discuss his newest book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. Together, we unpack the political courage, moral contradictions, and enduring ideals that shaped America's founding moment, and explore how the debates of the 18th century still echo in today's struggles over freedom, unity, and democracy. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A RATING OR A REVIEW! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!   CHECK OUT EDWARD'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Declaring-Independence-Why-1776-Matters/dp/1324078979  SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise  LEARN MORE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/   EPISODE SPONSORED BY THE COLLECTOR: www.thecollector.com