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The Living Declaration

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Dr. Steven Skultety, professor of philosophy and director of the Declaration of Independence Center at the University of Mississippi, explains why the Declaration of Independence remains vitally important 250 years after its creation. Responding to a fifth grader's question, he reveals three fundamental principles that continue to shape American identity and governance in ways that affect citizens of all ages.
• The Declaration establishes Americans as "one people" with shared beliefs, emotions, and a common sense of justice
• Being created equal means no American deserves unaccountable control over others, limiting acceptable forms of government
• Unlike historic descriptions, the Declaration actively makes history through deliberate human action
• These founding principles shape American life whether citizens actively engage with them or not
• As Dr. Skultety memorably puts it: "You may not be interested in the Declaration of Independence, but the Declaration of Independence is interested in you."
Check Out the Civic Literacy Curriculum!

School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership

Center for American Civics

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Chapters

1. The Living Declaration (00:00:00)

2. Fifth Grader's Question About Declaration (00:01:33)

3. Americans As One People (00:02:09)

4. Created Equal: The Key American Idea (00:04:12)

5. Declaration Not Description: Making History (00:05:39)

6. Why Students Should Care Today (00:07:33)

7. Closing Thoughts (00:09:34)

39 episodes

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Dr. Steven Skultety, professor of philosophy and director of the Declaration of Independence Center at the University of Mississippi, explains why the Declaration of Independence remains vitally important 250 years after its creation. Responding to a fifth grader's question, he reveals three fundamental principles that continue to shape American identity and governance in ways that affect citizens of all ages.
• The Declaration establishes Americans as "one people" with shared beliefs, emotions, and a common sense of justice
• Being created equal means no American deserves unaccountable control over others, limiting acceptable forms of government
• Unlike historic descriptions, the Declaration actively makes history through deliberate human action
• These founding principles shape American life whether citizens actively engage with them or not
• As Dr. Skultety memorably puts it: "You may not be interested in the Declaration of Independence, but the Declaration of Independence is interested in you."
Check Out the Civic Literacy Curriculum!

School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership

Center for American Civics

  continue reading

Chapters

1. The Living Declaration (00:00:00)

2. Fifth Grader's Question About Declaration (00:01:33)

3. Americans As One People (00:02:09)

4. Created Equal: The Key American Idea (00:04:12)

5. Declaration Not Description: Making History (00:05:39)

6. Why Students Should Care Today (00:07:33)

7. Closing Thoughts (00:09:34)

39 episodes

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