American Virtues – 2025 Commencement Address

About this episode

Victor Davis Hanson delivers the commencement address at Hillsdale College, discussing American virtues.

July/August 2025 | Volume 54, Issue 7/8 American Virtues – 2025 Commencement Address Victor Davis Hanson Wayne and Marcia Buske Distinguished Fellow in History, Hillsdale College The following is adapted from a speech delivered on May 10, 2025, at Hillsdale College’s 173rd Commencement Ceremony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Victor Davis Hanson

Topics covered

• American virtues
• commencement address
• Hillsdale College
• education
• history

Keywords

• American virtues
• commencement
• Hillsdale College
• Victor Davis Hanson
• speech

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hillsdale College

Books & works: American Virtues

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