History Matters: Roger Sherman of Connecticut

About this episode

This episode focuses on Roger Sherman and his contributions during the Revolution and the framing of the Bill of Rights, alongside notable historical events of the week.

Founding-era leader Roger Sherman takes center stage this week, for contributions both around the Revolution and the framing of the Bill of Rights. Also this week in history: civil rights leader Medgar Evers is assassinated in 1963; the 1966 Miranda decision affirms an essential due-process right (shockingly recently); and Anne Frank is born in 1929. (Also, Aaron expounds on the importance of due-process rights – even though every attempt to enforce them has historically sparked a backlash from law enforcement.) 97.9 The Hill WCHL and Chapelboro.com are your headquarters for local news and local voices in Chapel Hill-Carrboro. Every Thursday morning, local historian Scott Washington joins 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for “History Matters,” a look back at notable events and significant figures from this week in history, ranging from pioneers to writers to inventors to civil rights champions and more, locally, nationally, and beyond. Click here to listen back to the full History Matters archive – and tune in to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” Thursday mornings at 8:30 on 97.9 The Hill to hear those conversations live. You can also listen to “This Morning with Aaron Keck” on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Scott Washington, Aaron Keck

Topics covered

• Founding Fathers
• Civil Rights
• Due Process
• Historical Events
• American History

Keywords

• Roger Sherman
• Bill of Rights
• Medgar Evers
• Miranda decision
• due process
• Anne Frank
• American Revolution

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Organizations: 97.9 The Hill WCHL, Chapelboro.com

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