About this episode

This episode discusses significant historical events related to writing and literature, including the adoption of George Mason's Declaration of Rights and the birthday of Anne Frank.

The state of Virginia adopts George Mason's Declaration of Rights, Anne Frank is given a blank diary for her 13th birthday, and SCOTUS announces its ruling in Loving v. Virginia, and the birthday club includes Rona Jaffe. This episode includes a reading from Jaffe's book "Class Reunion."

People in this episode

Host: Jon Brown

Topics covered

• Virginia history
• declarations of rights
• literature
• civil rights
• diaries
• birthdays

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: SCOTUS

Books & works: Class Reunion

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