Stephen Holmes revisits how the founding document of the United States dealt with rights, citizenship, and equality.
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The Declaration Heard Around the World
Jun 15, 2026
Stephen Holmes
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Sarah M.S. Pearsall shows how the Declaration of Independence’s views on Indigenous people shaped America’s role in the world.
David Armitage explains how the Declaration of Independence created a template for subsequent revolutionary movements.
Caitlin Fitz considers the extent to which the founding of the United States influenced similar developments across Latin America.
Andrew Burstein analyzes the rhetorical choices and techniques that made the Declaration of Independence an immortal text.
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