From the host of My History Can Beat Up Your Politics, the story of the greatest argument for liberty ever written is told through the lives of the 56 men who committed their lives property and honor to the document. Carlson discusses not just Jefferson and Adams, but all of them even the less well known like the prisoner Richard Stockton, confused merchant Joesph Hewes, the dueler Gwinnett, brewer-philosopher Samuel Adams and the ultimate founder Richard Henry Lee. Many of the Signers suffered for their commitment, but some of the most incredible stories have been exaggerated. This podcast strives to make those distinctions between fact and fiction based on what we know. Learn a bit about the American Revolution and American History, and hopefully have a good time. noreply@blogger.com (histropolitics)Fri, 1 Nov 2024 03:35:37 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com16125http://theysigned.blogspot.com/en-usno2012 Bruce Carlsonamerican,history,signersLearn more about American history, the American Revolution, and the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence in this podcast. From Thomas Jefferson to William Hooper and George Read, the known and unknown Signers are discussed.The History of the Signers of the Declaration of IndependenceBruce Carlsonnytoast2001@yahoo.comBruce Carlsonhttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2015/06/the-man-in-cave-and-other-stories.htmlTue, 4 Jul 2017 07:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-5948458652054067816Who were the people who signed the document Americans celebrate on July 4th? A small part of that question is answered in this episode. An introduction to the Declaration of Independence, its importance in American history and the history of the American Revolution, makes up the bulk of this <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/dec1.mp3"> first podcast episode.</a> Facts that many Americans would get wrong (though not a sizable amount of history buffs). Did we need a Declaration to have independence? When was it written? When was it approved? and When was it signed? Any look at the Signers of the Declaration of Independence should begin with those well known signers, but instead we start with some of the least known. John Hart, Thomas Nelson, Richard Henry Lee and Richard Stockton are featured, among others.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noWho were the people who signed the document Americans celebrate on July 4th? A small part of that question is answered in this episode. An introduction to the Declaration of Independence, its importance in American history and the history of the American Revolution, makes up the bulk of this first podcast episode. Facts that many Americans would get wrong (though not a sizable amount of history buffs). Did we need a Declaration to have independence? When was it written? When was it approved? and When was it signed? Any look at the Signers of the Declaration of Independence should begin with those well known signers, but instead we start with some of the least known. John Hart, Thomas Nelson, Richard Henry Lee and Richard Stockton are featured, among others.Bruce CarlsonWho were the people who signed the document Americans celebrate on July 4th? A small part of that question is answered in this episode. An introduction to the Declaration of Independence, its importance in American history and the history of the American Revolution, makes up the bulk of this first podcast episode. Facts that many Americans would get wrong (though not a sizable amount of history buffs). Did we need a Declaration to have independence? When was it written? When was it approved? and When was it signed? Any look at the Signers of the Declaration of Independence should begin with those well known signers, but instead we start with some of the least known. John Hart, Thomas Nelson, Richard Henry Lee and Richard Stockton are featured, among others.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2012/06/hooper-who-and-confused-merchant-dueler.htmlThu, 2 Mar 2017 04:57:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-7066431645912366009Everyone knows Jefferson. But who is Button Gwinnett? William Hooper? or Joseph Hewes? <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/dec2.mp3"> this episode discusses the signers from south of Virginia</a> who made an important contribution and sacrifices oft forgotten. From the merchant with a divided mind, to the carpenter who worked his way up to a congressman, to the man lost at sea, we look at these southern Signers and the role of the states of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noEveryone knows Jefferson. But who is Button Gwinnett? William Hooper? or Joseph Hewes? this episode discusses the signers from south of Virginia who made an important contribution and sacrifices oft forgotten. From the merchant with a divided mind, to the carpenter who worked his way up to a congressman, to the man lost at sea, we look at these southern Signers and the role of the states of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.Bruce CarlsonEveryone knows Jefferson. But who is Button Gwinnett? William Hooper? or Joseph Hewes? this episode discusses the signers from south of Virginia who made an important contribution and sacrifices oft forgotten. From the merchant with a divided mind, to the carpenter who worked his way up to a congressman, to the man lost at sea, we look at these southern Signers and the role of the states of Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2012/09/rich-men.htmlTue, 1 Sep 2015 10:26:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-3143684728566135997Were the signers all rich men? Could it be said, as it has, that they were they looking out for their own? We look at these questions in this episode. <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/richmen.mp3"> As we examine some of the richest founders</a> Robert Morris, William Paca, Carter Braxton, Thomas Nelson, Charles Carroll of Carrollton and Francis Lightfoot Lee, we find that the topic is more complex than the cursory discussions in many sources.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noWere the signers all rich men? Could it be said, as it has, that they were they looking out for their own? We look at these questions in this episode. As we examine some of the richest founders Robert Morris, William Paca, Carter Braxton, Thomas Nelson, Charles Carroll of Carrollton and Francis Lightfoot Lee, we find that the topic is more complex than the cursory discussions in many sources.Bruce CarlsonWere the signers all rich men? Could it be said, as it has, that they were they looking out for their own? We look at these questions in this episode. As we examine some of the richest founders Robert Morris, William Paca, Carter Braxton, Thomas Nelson, Charles Carroll of Carrollton and Francis Lightfoot Lee, we find that the topic is more complex than the cursory discussions in many sources.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2015/06/july-4-or-july-2-1776.htmlThu, 18 Jun 2015 07:15:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-67328241418353190Though the vote for independence occurred on July 2nd, we <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/july4.mp3"> celebrate the day of printing and publication. </a> we look at the claim of both days and the role of the state that didn't vote on July 2nd: New York. And we take a look at its delegates: Philip Livingston, William Floyd, Francis Lewis and Lewis Morris, who eventually signed the Declaration and suffered loss of property when the British took New York.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noThough the vote for independence occurred on July 2nd, we celebrate the day of printing and publication. we look at the claim of both days and the role of the state that didn't vote on July 2nd: New York. And we take a look at its delegates: Philip Livingston, William Floyd, Francis Lewis and Lewis Morris, who eventually signed the Declaration and suffered loss of property when the British took New York.Bruce CarlsonThough the vote for independence occurred on July 2nd, we celebrate the day of printing and publication. we look at the claim of both days and the role of the state that didn't vote on July 2nd: New York. And we take a look at its delegates: Philip Livingston, William Floyd, Francis Lewis and Lewis Morris, who eventually signed the Declaration and suffered loss of property when the British took New York.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2013/05/hopkins-and-ellery-raging-rhode.htmlSun, 19 May 2013 07:33:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-6434408743323872090No unease about Independence in this colony. Rhode Island, formed in dissent and the anchor of religious tolerance in America, was a bastion of Patriot activity. <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/rhode.mp3"> We talk about two Signers: William Ellery who invoked the "Sword." in his discussions about reconciliation and the shaky-handed but fearless Stephen Hopkins. </a>0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noNo unease about Independence in this colony. Rhode Island, formed in dissent and the anchor of religious tolerance in America, was a bastion of Patriot activity. We talk about two Signers: William Ellery who invoked the "Sword." in his discussions about reconciliation and the shaky-handed but fearless Stephen Hopkins.Bruce CarlsonNo unease about Independence in this colony. Rhode Island, formed in dissent and the anchor of religious tolerance in America, was a bastion of Patriot activity. We talk about two Signers: William Ellery who invoked the "Sword." in his discussions about reconciliation and the shaky-handed but fearless Stephen Hopkins.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2013/04/poor-richards-bestseller-that-made.htmlSun, 14 Apr 2013 15:29:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-39472060014700590Ben Franklin would have been a busy, hard working printer and not a distinguished member of the Continental Congress had he not come up with a best-selling book that allowed him, eventually, to retire. Franklin was a key independence advocate in a conservative state that generally wanted to stay with Britain, his absence might have made history very different. <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/poorrichard.mp3">A bit about Poor Richard's Almanack</a> some passages which have some modern wisdom, and a bit about Franklin's early life.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noBen Franklin would have been a busy, hard working printer and not a distinguished member of the Continental Congress had he not come up with a best-selling book that allowed him, eventually, to retire. Franklin was a key independence advocate in a conservative state that generally wanted to stay with Britain, his absence might have made history very different. A bit about Poor Richard's Almanack some passages which have some modern wisdom, and a bit about Franklin's early life.Bruce CarlsonBen Franklin would have been a busy, hard working printer and not a distinguished member of the Continental Congress had he not come up with a best-selling book that allowed him, eventually, to retire. Franklin was a key independence advocate in a conservative state that generally wanted to stay with Britain, his absence might have made history very different. A bit about Poor Richard's Almanack some passages which have some modern wisdom, and a bit about Franklin's early life.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2013/03/whipple.htmlWed, 13 Mar 2013 18:34:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-7376231407408473142William Whipple is not the best known signer. It is only in recent years that this son of New Hampshire is even getting a fitting marker for his grave. In this episode, he is honored for his military service, <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/whipple.mp3">his strong belief in the American revolutionary cause,</a> and his tree of liberty. He was an ambitious man, who at 23 commanded his own ship. And a complex man - a former slave runner who freed his own slave. Unlike his fellow state signer Bartlett, he's had no famous TV character named for him. 0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noWilliam Whipple is not the best known signer. It is only in recent years that this son of New Hampshire is even getting a fitting marker for his grave. In this episode, he is honored for his military service, his strong belief in the American revolutionary cause, and his tree of liberty. He was an ambitious man, who at 23 commanded his own ship. And a complex man - a former slave runner who freed his own slave. Unlike his fellow state signer Bartlett, he's had no famous TV character named for him.Bruce CarlsonWilliam Whipple is not the best known signer. It is only in recent years that this son of New Hampshire is even getting a fitting marker for his grave. In this episode, he is honored for his military service, his strong belief in the American revolutionary cause, and his tree of liberty. He was an ambitious man, who at 23 commanded his own ship. And a complex man - a former slave runner who freed his own slave. Unlike his fellow state signer Bartlett, he's had no famous TV character named for him.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2013/01/robert-treat-paine-and-elbridge-gerry.htmlSun, 6 Jan 2013 10:41:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-4504508915216004407Hailing from the same state as Adams and Hancock doesn't help to get you noticed, or so it appears with these two Signers important in their time but less known now. One became a Federalist, the other a Republican, but they both were signers working on the same cause in 1776. <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/gerrytreatpaine.mp3"> We wrap up the Massachusetts signers with these two important, if upstaged, figures for the cause.</a> One found his calling in the letters but would lose a key case to another signer, the other would end up being best known for an unpopular but effective political tactic still used and named for him today. 0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noHailing from the same state as Adams and Hancock doesn't help to get you noticed, or so it appears with these two Signers important in their time but less known now. One became a Federalist, the other a Republican, but they both were signers working on the same cause in 1776. We wrap up the Massachusetts signers with these two important, if upstaged, figures for the cause. One found his calling in the letters but would lose a key case to another signer, the other would end up being best known for an unpopular but effective political tactic still used and named for him today.Bruce CarlsonHailing from the same state as Adams and Hancock doesn't help to get you noticed, or so it appears with these two Signers important in their time but less known now. One became a Federalist, the other a Republican, but they both were signers working on the same cause in 1776. We wrap up the Massachusetts signers with these two important, if upstaged, figures for the cause. One found his calling in the letters but would lose a key case to another signer, the other would end up being best known for an unpopular but effective political tactic still used and named for him today.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2012/11/james-wilson-john-dickinson-and-radical.htmlFri, 9 Nov 2012 15:17:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-7919939785404027394James Wilson is often seen as the swing vote <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/jameswilson.mp3"> on independence. Without his vote, and John Morton's Pennsylvania would have went against Independence, severing the union of states needed to take on British rule.</a> Yet there were really four swing votes, as we discuss. We also look at the radical coffee house dwellers who helped stir up a crowd, the military coup that played a role in Pennsylvania's vote. We also look at the Non-Signer John Dickinson and how despite his failure to sign the document, supported the new nation in other ways.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noJames Wilson is often seen as the swing vote on independence. Without his vote, and John Morton's Pennsylvania would have went against Independence, severing the union of states needed to take on British rule. Yet there were really four swing votes, as we discuss. We also look at the radical coffee house dwellers who helped stir up a crowd, the military coup that played a role in Pennsylvania's vote. We also look at the Non-Signer John Dickinson and how despite his failure to sign the document, supported the new nation in other ways.Bruce CarlsonJames Wilson is often seen as the swing vote on independence. Without his vote, and John Morton's Pennsylvania would have went against Independence, severing the union of states needed to take on British rule. Yet there were really four swing votes, as we discuss. We also look at the radical coffee house dwellers who helped stir up a crowd, the military coup that played a role in Pennsylvania's vote. We also look at the Non-Signer John Dickinson and how despite his failure to sign the document, supported the new nation in other ways.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2012/10/colonel-franklin-boss-franklin-and-iron.htmlWed, 17 Oct 2012 12:36:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-7298660409379173456We know Ben Franklin as a printer and a Founder - but what about his role as a military man? Short-lived, but it was probably what catapulted him to enough prominence to represent his colony in the Continental Congress and in London as America's representative prior to Independence. Pennsylvania is highlighted <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/frankie.mp3"> in this cast</a> and we look at some other less-known Signers, including the ironmaster George Taylor and the militia man James Smith.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noWe know Ben Franklin as a printer and a Founder - but what about his role as a military man? Short-lived, but it was probably what catapulted him to enough prominence to represent his colony in the Continental Congress and in London as America's representative prior to Independence. Pennsylvania is highlighted in this cast and we look at some other less-known Signers, including the ironmaster George Taylor and the militia man James Smith.Bruce CarlsonWe know Ben Franklin as a printer and a Founder - but what about his role as a military man? Short-lived, but it was probably what catapulted him to enough prominence to represent his colony in the Continental Congress and in London as America's representative prior to Independence. Pennsylvania is highlighted in this cast and we look at some other less-known Signers, including the ironmaster George Taylor and the militia man James Smith.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-younger-jefferson-wythe-and-harrison.htmlWed, 8 Aug 2012 14:34:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-5971453859293273500Could he be the most famous alternate in all of history? Thomas Jefferson was not on the first list to be a delegate to Philadelphia representing his state. But its good that he was, because John Adams and Doctor Franklin found him to be the best writer for the independence document. But that's something that seems to have occured to this young man throughout his life - he met the right people. We know so much about what happened to Jefferson after he wrote 'In the course of human events..." but how about the younger Thomas Jefferson. We discuss this. <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/youngjefferson.mp3"> in this episode..</a> We also discuss Benjamin Harrison and George Wythe, a Signer who was very famous at the time of the signing and may have been poisoned by a jealous nephew.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noCould he be the most famous alternate in all of history? Thomas Jefferson was not on the first list to be a delegate to Philadelphia representing his state. But its good that he was, because John Adams and Doctor Franklin found him to be the best writer for the independence document. But that's something that seems to have occured to this young man throughout his life - he met the right people. We know so much about what happened to Jefferson after he wrote 'In the course of human events..." but how about the younger Thomas Jefferson. We discuss this. in this episode.. We also discuss Benjamin Harrison and George Wythe, a Signer who was very famous at the time of the signing and may have been poisoned by a jealous nephew.Bruce CarlsonCould he be the most famous alternate in all of history? Thomas Jefferson was not on the first list to be a delegate to Philadelphia representing his state. But its good that he was, because John Adams and Doctor Franklin found him to be the best writer for the independence document. But that's something that seems to have occured to this young man throughout his life - he met the right people. We know so much about what happened to Jefferson after he wrote 'In the course of human events..." but how about the younger Thomas Jefferson. We discuss this. in this episode.. We also discuss Benjamin Harrison and George Wythe, a Signer who was very famous at the time of the signing and may have been poisoned by a jealous nephew.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2012/07/pop-stars-and-docktors-hopkinson.htmlSat, 21 Jul 2012 09:52:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-850397567728112224A pop musician of the 18th century was among the Signers <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/hopkinson.mp3"> Francis Hopkinson, a 'funny looking man' according to Adamas, was a lawyer but also a musician on the side</a> indeed a master of American music. We discuss him, John Witherspoon the famous preacher and college President, and two doctors Josiah Bartlett (now more famous due to the TV show The West Wing, and Matthew Thornton, whose fame mostly resides in New Hampshire.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noA pop musician of the 18th century was among the Signers Francis Hopkinson, a 'funny looking man' according to Adamas, was a lawyer but also a musician on the side indeed a master of American music. We discuss him, John Witherspoon the famous preacher and college President, and two doctors Josiah Bartlett (now more famous due to the TV show The West Wing, and Matthew Thornton, whose fame mostly resides in New Hampshire.Bruce CarlsonA pop musician of the 18th century was among the Signers Francis Hopkinson, a 'funny looking man' according to Adamas, was a lawyer but also a musician on the side indeed a master of American music. We discuss him, John Witherspoon the famous preacher and college President, and two doctors Josiah Bartlett (now more famous due to the TV show The West Wing, and Matthew Thornton, whose fame mostly resides in New Hampshire.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2012/07/john-hancock-manhandles-england-samuel.htmlFri, 6 Jul 2012 17:46:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-1115522018021490112He's more than just a large signature. At the John Hancock was seen as the utmost revolutionary, probably the one most in 1776 thought would have been remembered in history as the Foremost Patriot <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/hancock.mp3"> Yet we seem to only remember John Hancock for his signature.</a>We talk about Hancock, and his first physical confrontation with England. Also, Samuel Adams writes a revolutionary college thesis and makes beer and newspapers. While his cousin John moves from moderate, to fervent patriot, to diplomat and visitor to the King he had railed against.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noHe's more than just a large signature. At the John Hancock was seen as the utmost revolutionary, probably the one most in 1776 thought would have been remembered in history as the Foremost Patriot Yet we seem to only remember John Hancock for his signature.We talk about Hancock, and his first physical confrontation with England. Also, Samuel Adams writes a revolutionary college thesis and makes beer and newspapers. While his cousin John moves from moderate, to fervent patriot, to diplomat and visitor to the King he had railed against.Bruce CarlsonHe's more than just a large signature. At the John Hancock was seen as the utmost revolutionary, probably the one most in 1776 thought would have been remembered in history as the Foremost Patriot Yet we seem to only remember John Hancock for his signature.We talk about Hancock, and his first physical confrontation with England. Also, Samuel Adams writes a revolutionary college thesis and makes beer and newspapers. While his cousin John moves from moderate, to fervent patriot, to diplomat and visitor to the King he had railed against.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2012/07/why-did-signers-wear-wigs-roger-sherman.htmlTue, 3 Jul 2012 20:57:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-4937661781291483484It's a style<a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/wigs.mp3> of the time that makes the Signers seem </a>so different than us moderners: the headwear that we associate with Founding Fathers. Wigs and Powder. In this episode we discuss it a bit in the course of talking about some more of the Signers. Not all of the Signers wore them, and the type that was most often worn was a modernized version, a sign that this tradition was on its way out and the 1776 was right before the end of the fashion trend. In the course of discussing this topic we go over the lives of some of the Connecticut signers and Pennsylvania's Doctor Benjamin Rush.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noIt's a style of the time that makes the Signers seem so different than us moderners: the headwear that we associate with Founding Fathers. Wigs and Powder. In this episode we discuss it a bit in the course of talking about some more of the Signers. Not all of the Signers wore them, and the type that was most often worn was a modernized version, a sign that this tradition was on its way out and the 1776 was right before the end of the fashion trend. In the course of discussing this topic we go over the lives of some of the Connecticut signers and Pennsylvania's Doctor Benjamin Rush.Bruce CarlsonIt's a style of the time that makes the Signers seem so different than us moderners: the headwear that we associate with Founding Fathers. Wigs and Powder. In this episode we discuss it a bit in the course of talking about some more of the Signers. Not all of the Signers wore them, and the type that was most often worn was a modernized version, a sign that this tradition was on its way out and the 1776 was right before the end of the fashion trend. In the course of discussing this topic we go over the lives of some of the Connecticut signers and Pennsylvania's Doctor Benjamin Rush.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2015/07/the-fifth-and-market-moment-and-false.htmlTue, 3 Jul 2012 05:21:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-7195190876613144367A bit about the events that would cause two Signers and friends, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, to stop talking. <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/fifthandmarket.mp3"> And stop writing. </a> and the event that almost broke the silence.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noA bit about the events that would cause two Signers and friends, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, to stop talking. And stop writing. and the event that almost broke the silence.Bruce CarlsonA bit about the events that would cause two Signers and friends, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, to stop talking. And stop writing. and the event that almost broke the silence.american,history,signershttp://theysigned.blogspot.com/2012/06/caesar-rodneys-ride-george-reads_22.htmlFri, 22 Jun 2012 07:03:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710199302902022661.post-5164043418976445614A legendary ride is brought to dramatic life in this episode, as we discuss the Delaware delegation and the last-minute vote that switched Delaware from reconciliation to independence. <a href="http://www.myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.com/dec3.mp3"> We also go to England to look at some precedents for the Declaration</a> including the famous "Great Letter" of King John.0nytoast2001@yahoo.com (Bruce Carlson)noA legendary ride is brought to dramatic life in this episode, as we discuss the Delaware delegation and the last-minute vote that switched Delaware from reconciliation to independence. We also go to England to look at some precedents for the Declaration including the famous "Great Letter" of King John.Bruce CarlsonA legendary ride is brought to dramatic life in this episode, as we discuss the Delaware delegation and the last-minute vote that switched Delaware from reconciliation to independence. We also go to England to look at some precedents for the Declaration including the famous "Great Letter" of King John.american,history,signers