Humanizing the Founding Fathers
Joseph Ellis talked about the Founding Fathers and argued for humanizing them, saying they were flawed men who are too often placed on a ped… read more
Joseph Ellis talked about the Founding Fathers and argued for humanizing them, saying they were flawed men who are too often placed on a pedestal, stripping us of our ability to relate to them and thus truly appreciate their achievement. Following his talk, Mr. Ellis participated in a conversation on what inspired him to study the Founding Fathers, and what he likes most about each individual. close
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