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The Birth of America Explained

Dan Snow's HISTORY HIT by History Hit

Jul 2, 202656:23Society & Culture

Born from revolution, this bold vision of liberty toppled the old order and reshaped the course of democracy. Today, we discover how a few powerful ideas changed history forever. Joining us is Gary Gerstle, Emeritus Prof...

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The Birth of America Explained is an episode from Dan Snow's HISTORY HIT by History Hit. Born from revolution, this bold vision of liberty toppled the old order and reshaped the course of democracy. Today, we discover how a few powerful ide...

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Published Jul 2, 2026, 56:23 long, audio available.

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