Dave Fleming on the 'Meck Dec' and American independence
About this episode
Tim Boyum discusses the 'Meck Dec' and its implications on American independence with guest Dave Fleming.
As America continues to celebrate 250 years, host Tim Boyum looks into whether independence was actually declared in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence we know today. It's known as the "Meck Dec," and it's a great and fascinating source of discussion and controversy in the world of history. Author and Pulitzer-nominated correspondent Dave Fleming joins Tim to talk about his book, "Who's Your Founding Father?" which tackles that very topic. Fleming, a North Carolina resident, has written for Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine and Meadowlark.
People in this episode
Host: Tim Boyum
Guest: Dave Fleming
Topics covered
- American independence
- Meck Dec
- North Carolina history
- historical controversy
- founding fathers
Keywords
- Meck Dec
- American independence
- Dave Fleming
- North Carolina
- historical debate
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Who's Your Founding Father?
Places: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
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