As we've approached the 250th anniversary of American independence, I've been thinking a lot about what this milestone means for our nation, so on the Fourth of July I sat down to put those thoughts on the record. Watch the reflection here.
John Adams predicted July 2nd would be America's great anniversary. For the 250th, Seminary Ridge Museum is making him right — with a reading of the Declaration, a historian panel, and an outdoor screening of John Adams. I'll be participating on the panel. It's free and open to all. Learn more and plan your visit.
We begin our rewatch of HBO’s John Adams with the Boston Massacre and a risky defense that tested the rule of law at the edge of revolution. From Abigail’s steady influence to the messy birth of independence, this episode revisits a familiar story that feels urgent again. Listen to this episode of the Public History podcast.