In The Past Lane - The Podcast About History and Why It Matters

033 The Ten Commandments in US History: The Making of an American Icon


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In this history podcast, we take a look at the fascinating history of the Ten Commandments in American history. Even though you might think such a story would be situated in Israel, it’s actually a very American story. Over the last 150 years of U.S. history, Americans have found many imaginative ways to embrace, reimagine, and repurpose the Ten Commandments. Listen as I talk with historian Jenna Weissman Joselit about her book, Set In Stone: America's Embrace of the Ten Commandments.
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