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The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America | The New York Historical
The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America | The New York Historical
March 24

In this discussion with David W. Blight, National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen probes the opposing forces that have shaped—and continue to shape—our nation. The event will be held at The New York Historical, on Monday, March 24th, 6:30–7:30pm.

For more information: https://www.nyhistory.org/programs/the-pursuit-of-liberty-how-hamilton-vs-jefferson?date=2026-03-24


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The Most Sacred Right | NPR

October 29, 2020

Frederick Douglass dreamed of a country where all people could vote and he did everything in his power to make that dream a reality. In the face of slavery, the Civil War and the violence of Jim Crow, he fought his entire life for what he believed was a sacred, natural right that should be available to all people - voting. NPR Throughline podcast episode featuring David Bight and Carol Anderson.

Listen to the podcast: https://www.npr.org/2020/10/02/919532810/the-most-sacred-right

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