Before It Became History | Button Gwinnett: The Founder Who Bet Everything on Independence
About this episode
This episode explores the life of Button Gwinnett, an English-born merchant who risked everything for American independence.
An English-born merchant turned revolutionary, Button Gwinnett risked his fortune and ultimately his life for American independence. Discover the remarkable story behind one of the Declaration's rarest and most famous signatures. Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty a...
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Host: Sandra Day O’Connor Institute
Topics covered
- American independence
- historical figures
- Declaration of Independence
- revolutionary history
- Button Gwinnett
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