What was so revolutionary about the famous Declaration made on July 4, 1776?
On June 30, Dr. John E. Hill led a discussion at the Thomas Crane Library in Quincy, MA in which he explored the concepts embodied in the Declaration -- political equality, liberty, the pursuit of happiness, and justice for all--and the unique, egalitarian implications the founders' vision held for the new nation.
Elements of the U.S. Constitution and the Pledge of Allegiance were also discussed.
A video promotion of this reading was made available courtesy of Quincy Access Television (QATV). Click on the QATV link and once on their website click on the 'At the Library w/John Hill' link to start the video.
Professor of politics and history, Dr. Hill is the author of Democracy, Equality, and Justice: John Adams, Adam Smith, and Political Economy. Curry College has recognized him as Person of the Year and for excellence in academic advising. In addition Curry has given him two Faculty Achievement Awards, and in 2007 named him the first ever Curry Fellow. Dr. Hill continues his research on John Adams and Adam Smith, teaches, and blogs for "The Public Humanist", a project of the Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities.