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The Enduring Influence of the Declaration of Independence

A historic painting of men in suits in a debate setting, overlaid with the Union University logo and the words “the FILIBUSTER Political Science at Union,” captures the enduring influence of pivotal moments in history—echoing the spirit that shaped documents like the Declaration of Independence.
David Thomas and Sean Evans discuss the implications of the Declaration of Independence for 1776, the past 250 years, and what it means today.

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