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Sandra Day O'Connor Institute episodes
- Before It Became History | Esther De Berdt: Rallying Women for the Revolution
Esther De Berdt Reed inspired women across the colonies to support the Patriot cause through organized fundraising and civic action. Discover how her leadership proved that service on the home front could change history.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/
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7 min - Before It Became History | Benjamin Harrison V: A Founder with a Lasting Legacy
Benjamin Harrison V signed the Declaration of Independence and helped guide Virginia during the nation's founding. Discover the story of the statesman whose family's public service would influence America for generations.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/
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7 min - Before It Became History | Button Gwinnett: The Founder Who Bet Everything on Independence
An English-born merchant turned revolutionary, Button Gwinnett risked his fortune and ultimately his life for American independence. Discover the remarkable story behind one of the Declaration's rarest and most famous signatures.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/
Follow us on:
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6 min - Before It Became History | Sarah Franklin Bache: Leading Through Service
The daughter of Benjamin Franklin, Sarah Franklin Bache became a civic leader in her own right, organizing relief efforts and supporting the Continental Army. Discover how her leadership strengthened the Patriot cause and demonstrated the power of citizen service.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/
Follow us on:
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6 min - Equality and Justice for All, with Justin Hansford, J.D.
Ratified on July 9, 1868, the 14th Amendment extended the protections of the Bill of Rights to formerly enslaved people—but the work of achieving equity and justice continues. In this revisited 2020 conversation, Justin Hansford, J.D., reflects on the ongoing challenges and progress in realizing the Amendment’s promise for all Americans.
This podcast is created by the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. We offer a platform of civil discourse to allow for disparate views to be discussed and explored.
You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/
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1 hr - Before It Became History | William Williams: Connecticut’s Steadfast Servant
William Williams signed the Declaration of Independence and dedicated his life to serving his colony and the new nation with integrity and conviction. Discover the story of a Founder whose steady leadership helped shape America’s future.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/
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13 min - Before It Became History | Catharine Macaulay: A Voice for Civic Liberty
Across the Atlantic, historian Catharine Macaulay championed liberty, constitutional government, and the principles that inspired the American Revolution. Discover how her writings influenced the Founding Era and the enduring pursuit of self-government.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/
Follow us on:
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5 min - Before It Became History | Benjamin Rush: Founder, Physician, Educator
Benjamin Rush was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a pioneering physician, and a passionate advocate for education and civic virtue. Discover how his vision for an informed citizenry helped shape the foundations of the United States.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/
Follow us on:
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5 min - Before It Became History | Molly Pitcher (Mary Ludwig Hays): Revolutionary War Heroine of Monmouth
Legend and history come together in the story of Molly Pitcher, the woman remembered for carrying water to soldiers and stepping into battle when duty called. Discover how her courage became a lasting symbol of perseverance during the American Revolution.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/
Follow us on:
- YouTube
7 min - Before It Became History | Catherine Moore Barry: Unsung Hero of the American Revolution in South Carolina
During the American Revolution, Catherine Moore Barry used her knowledge of the South Carolina countryside to aid Patriot forces and support the cause of independence. Discover the story of a courageous woman whose actions helped shape the course of the war.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
You can find us at: https://oconnorinstitute.org/
Follow us on:
- YouTube
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About Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
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This is the official podcast of the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. Our mission is to continue the distinguished legacy and lifetime work of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to advance American democracy…
through multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement.