America's Declaration
Danielle Allen explores the bold minds and historical circumstances that resulted in one of the greatest political writings in history.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- Documentary
- Not Rated
Danielle Allen explores the bold minds and historical circumstances that resulted in one of the greatest political writings in history.
Season 1 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
The Tipping Point
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 19 mins
Until the ink on the Declaration of Independence was dry, not even the Founding Fathers knew for sure if they would declare Independence from the British Empire. Join Danielle Allen in exploring the two years that changed the course of history - for America, and for the world.
Episode 2
A Bold Experiment
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 13 mins
In a world run by monarchs, the United States announced an unprecedented democratic experiment whose success was far from guaranteed. What does it take to write a document like the Declaration of Independence in a time of challenging uncertainty? What can we learn from it 250 years later?