A New Look at the Declaration of Independence

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Heard On University Of The Air

Although we recognize the phrases “All men are created equal” and “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” how many of us know the WHOLE Declaration of Independence? Award-winning Harvard Professor Danielle Allen shares her experience teaching the Declaration of Independence to privileged undergraduates by day and low-income adults at night, leading to her conclusion that this revolutionary American document belongs to all of us.

Episode Credits

  • Emily Auerbach Host
  • Danielle Allen Guest

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