Historian Allen C. Guelzo joins Newt to talk about how the founders struggled towards Independence from Great Britain in the years leading up to July 4, 1776. Guelzo describes the significance of the holiday and what a critical role General George Washington played in establishing our independence.
Guest: Allen Guelzo
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Founding Fathers’ Letters
From John Adams to Abigail Adams (July 5, 1777)
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Independence Day During the Civil War
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Becoming a National Holiday
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