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Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different
2011-10-29T12:00:59-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYTA2XC8xOTI4MDEtbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Gordon Wood talked about his book, Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different, published by Penguin Press. The Pulitzer-Prize-winning author described the greatest achievements of the country’s Founding Fathers and examined their roles, and the ideals and values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. In addition, Professor Gordon discussed and separation of church and state. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions.
Gordon Wood talked about his book, Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different, published by Penguin Press. The Pulitzer-Priz…
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Gordon Wood talked about his book, Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different, published by Penguin Press. The Pulitzer-Prize-winning author described the greatest achievements of the country’s Founding Fathers and examined their roles, and the ideals and values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. In addition, Professor Gordon discussed and separation of church and state. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. close
Gordon Wood talked about his book, Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different, published by Penguin Press. The Pulitzer-Priz… read more
Gordon Wood talked about his book, Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different, published by Penguin Press. The Pulitzer-Prize-winning author described the greatest achievements of the country’s Founding Fathers and examined their roles, and the ideals and values expressed in the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence. In addition, Professor Gordon discussed and separation of church and state. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. close
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