Why Did America Declare Independence?

The Founding Fathers have inspired many writers and politicians, but who inspired the Founding Fathers? Washington University in St. Louis professor Fannie Bialek looked at the people who inspired early American political thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Lectures in History — from the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., the story of one Air National Guard pilot’s experience on September 11th, 2001. Heather Penney was one of the first F-16 pilots scrambled from Andrews Air Force Base after the terrorist attacks. She discusses her mission that day, including the possibility that she might have had to bring down United Airlines Flight 93, which had been hijacked by terrorists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington University hosts its “1776: Then and Now” lecture series. This lecture examines why Thomas Jefferson owned a Qur’an and explores his study of Islam and its influence on his thinking about religion and religious freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Santa Clara University music professor Christina Zanfagna teaches a class about the relationship between race and music throughout history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bestselling presidential historian Michael Beschloss joins David M. Rubenstein for a wide-ranging conversation on American history. They discuss the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the pivotal events and presidents that shaped the United States in the twentieth century.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture examined the international context of the American Revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ashington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture examined the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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History Professor Aaron Aster of Maryville College (TN) explores Appalachia's role in the founding of the United States, including how the American Revolution unfolded alongside conflicts among European and indigenous people over control of the land. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Washington University hosted a series of lectures called "1776: Then and Now." This lecture examined the reasons behind the Declaration of Independence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices