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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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Pulitzer-Winning Historian Reacts to Attacks on History | MeidasTouch

May 10, 2025

Lisa Graves interviews David Blight, Legal AF, May 10, 2025

Pulitzer-winning historian Dr. David Blight returns to talk with Court Accountability Action’s Lisa Graves about his recent commencement speech at Michigan State University, where he said, “history never takes a day off, and when you are least expecting it comes for you. History is coming for you right now.” Dr. Blight, Lisa, and Alex talk about the Trump administration’s assaults on history, universities, and the public education system.

View MeidasTouch podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HnCBqka3Z0

Watch Blight MSU commencement speech (begins at 27:19): https://video.wkar.org/video/college-of-social-science-spring-2025-bhsawk/

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HnCBqka3Z...
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