Before It Became History | Thomas McKean: The Founder Who Never Stopped Serving
About this episode
This episode explores the life and contributions of Thomas McKean during America's founding years.
Thomas McKean held multiple public offices while helping lead America through its founding years. Discover how one determined statesman balanced extraordinary responsibilities to help build a new nation. 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 and helped define our democ...
People in this episode
Host: Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
Topics covered
- American history
- founding fathers
- public service
- democracy
- leadership
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sandra Day O’Connor Institute
Books & works: Before It Became History
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