The Signers

Mr. Fradin discusses his book The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence, published by Walker and Company. The book … read more

Mr. Fradin discusses his book The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence, published by Walker and Company. The book profiles each of the fifty-six men who signed the Declaration of Independence. According to Mr. Fradin, the 56 men who signed their names to the document knew they were putting their reputations, their fortunes, and their lives on the line by declaring their support for independence. During his presentation, Mr. Fradin shares brief anecdotes about some of the signers, including Benjamin Franklin and John and Samuel Adams. The book also includes the text of the Declaration of Independence and its history. close

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Program ID:
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Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
First Aired:
Dec 21, 2002 | 8:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jul 05, 2010 | 4:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Dec 21, 2002 | 8:00am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 04, 2003 | 6:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Jan 12, 2003 | 5:30am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 26, 2004 | 3:00am EST | C-SPAN 3
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  • Nov 30, 2005 | 6:02am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 03, 2005 | 6:02am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 04, 2005 | 6:02pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 04, 2009 | 9:59am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 04, 2009 | 5:04pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 05, 2009 | 5:59am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 04, 2010 | 10:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 04, 2010 | 4:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 04, 2010 | 10:53pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 05, 2010 | 4:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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