Give Me Liberty: The Making of American Exceptionalism

By National Review

What's Give Me Liberty: The Making of American Exceptionalism about?

Historian Richard Brookhiser joins constitutional scholar Luke Thompson to examine thirteen historical documents and recount their role in the development of liberty.

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Give Me Liberty: The Making of American Exceptionalism episodes:

03.30.2020
Episode 13: Across Europe This Wall Will Fall
In the final episode, Rick and Luke reflect on the everlasting power behind the words of Ronald Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” speech, as he worked to defeat socialism in the name of liberty.
03.23.2020
Episode 12: The Great Arsenal of Democracy
Rick and Luke explore how Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s fireside chat “The Arsenal of Democracy” combined the necessity for both national security and the safety of liberty.
03.16.2020
Episode 11: The Practical Meaning of Economic Equality
Rick and Luke examine how William Jennings Bryan’s "Cross of Gold" speech changed the meaning of economic equality.
03.09.2020
Episode 10: The Mother of Exiles
Rick and Luke discuss how "The New Colossus" set out the symbolism and impact of the Statue of Liberty for generations.
03.02.2020
Episode 9: Abraham Lincoln Goes Back to Basics
In this episode, Rick and Luke reveal how Abraham Lincoln revived the foundation of a nation torn apart by war.
02.24.2020
Episode 8: Letting Them Vote
Rick and Luke examine how The Declaration of the Seneca Falls Convention changed the course of events to bring the principles of liberty to all Americans.
02.17.2020
Episode 7: Movements in This Hemisphere
Rick and Jay Nordlinger narrate the background of the Monroe Doctrine's bold stance for the preservation of American freedom when dealing with foreign nations.
02.10.2020
Episode 6: Secure the Blessings of Liberty
In this episode, Rick and Luke discuss how the signing of the Constitution changed the course of liberty forever.
02.03.2020
Episode 5: These Our Brethren
Rick and Luke study the Constitution of the New York Manumission Society and examine how the idea of slave holding intersected with the evolving principles of liberty.
01.27.2020
Episode 4: The National Birth Certificate
Rick and Luke recount the ways in which the Declaration of Independence enshrined the principles of liberty in American history forever.
01.20.2020
Episode 3: Liberty to Criticize Our Rulers
Rick and Luke dig into one of the first cases upholding individual freedom of expression.
01.13.2020
Episode 2: Religious Liberty Begins in Queens
Rick and Luke recall the story of how residents of a small settlement embodied the principle of religious liberty in the Flushing Remonstrance.
01.03.2020
Episode 1: The First General Assembly
Richard Brookhiser reveals how the Jamestown Colony marked the start of American self-governance.

What's Give Me Liberty: The Making of American Exceptionalism about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Give Me Liberty: The Making of American Exceptionalism episodes:

Episode 13: Across Europe This Wall Will Fall

Episode 12: The Great Arsenal of Democracy

Episode 11: The Practical Meaning of Economic Equality

Episode 10: The Mother of Exiles

Episode 9: Abraham Lincoln Goes Back to Basics

Episode 8: Letting Them Vote

Episode 7: Movements in This Hemisphere

Episode 6: Secure the Blessings of Liberty

Episode 5: These Our Brethren

Episode 4: The National Birth Certificate

Episode 3: Liberty to Criticize Our Rulers

Episode 2: Religious Liberty Begins in Queens

Episode 1: The First General Assembly

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