Proclaiming Liberty: John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and the Declaration of Independence

About this episode

The episode revisits the revolutionary summer of 1776 through the perspectives of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, exploring their contributions to modern liberty.

As America approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,  Proclaiming Liberty  revisits the revolutionary summer of 1776 through the minds of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two men whose words and ideas gave birth to modern liberty. Timothy Sandefur’s engaging narrative brings to life the “American mind” of those extraordinary Founders—their arguments, ideals, and dedication to natural rights and self-government, all of which coalesced in America’s Declaration of Independence. Join us for a rich conversation about liberty and the enduring promise of 1776. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Timothy Sandefur

Topics covered

• liberty
• American history
• Founding Fathers
• natural rights
• self-government
• Declaration of Independence

Keywords

• liberty
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Declaration of Independence
• natural rights
• self-government
• American history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Declaration of Independence

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