“It was the Idea of Independence itself, the idea of political freedom that inspired the heroes of the Revolution and all their heroic deeds.”
Summary
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams celebrate their last Fourth of July.
Resources
- The American Story Episode 58: The Course of Human Events
- The American Story Episode 61: The Real American Revolution
- The American Story Episode 90: A Decent Respect
- Letter from Thomas Jefferson to Roger Weightman, 24 June 1826
- Letter from John Adams to Roger Weightman, 22 June 1826
- The Declaration of Independence
- Photo Attribution Credit (Edits Made): Kenneth C. Zirkel
Credits
- Narrator: Chris Flannery
- Audio Producer: Derek Wood
- Music Supervisor: Blake Huxell
- Violinist: Alayne Wegner
- Musician: Sarah Goslee Reed
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