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Historian Richard Bell talked about Thomas Paine’s popularity in 1776 after publishing Common Sense and his reputational decline after the American Revolution. This virtual program was hoste…

Professor John Fea talked about the people and ideas that shaped the Pennsylvania Constitution, written in 1776. Thomas Paine’s pamphlet Common Sense was published the same year the Pennsylv…

Chris Hedges, Cornel West, and Richard Wolff talked about the importance of Thomas Paine and his most influential works: Common Sense, The Rights of Man, and The Age of Reason. This event wa…

The panelists talked about Thomas Paine and his role in the Revolutionary War. They focused on Paine’s role as author, solider, and Founding Father. Following their prepared remarks they ans…

Panelists discussed the impact of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and his role in U.S. history, and how his views apply today. James Green told the story behind the publication and sale of the C…

Scott Liell talked about his book 46 Pages: Thomas Paine, Common Sense, and the Turning Point to Independence, published by Running Press. The book tells the story behind Thomas Paine’s pam…

Guests examined the history of the American Revolution and Early Republic through the writings of Thomas Paine. His Common Sense and The Age of Reason were influential in shaping republican …

“Thomas Paine” talked to students about his life and the writing of Common Sense. He also sang songs with the students and answered their questions. This event was held at Thomas Paine Eleme…

Jon Katz talked about his book, Virtuous Reality: How America Surrendered Discussion of Moral Values to Opportunists, Nitwits and Blockheads Like William Bennett, published by Random House. …

A C-SPAN school bus crew observed activities celebrating Thomas Paine in New Rochelle, New York.

Mr. Kinser talked about the Thomas Paine exhibit at the Newsuem. The exhibit contains the writing kit that Paine is thought to have used to write Common Sense.

Hans Peterson portrays Thomas Paine in “Tom Paine: A One-Man Play” depicting the life of Mr. Paine.

Mr. Fruchtman talked about the beliefs of Thomas Paine and how they influenced his writing of Common Sense. He also focused on how the work relates to modern American politics and society.

Thomas Paine, as portrayed by Hans Peterson, reflected on his life and the writing of Common Sense. Following his remarks he answered questions from high school students.

Towson University political science professor, Jack Fruchtman, talked about the life of Thomas Paine. C-SPAN’s Anne Marie DiNardo outlined how to access the American Writers book club.