Dr. Matthew Spalding on the Declaration of Independence and “The Making of the American Mind”

| July 1, 2026
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For the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are pleased to share an intimate discussion with Dr. Matthew Spalding whose timely new book The Making of the American Mind explores the philosophic underpinnings of and story behind the Declaration. Please enjoy this special Anchoring Truths episode as a celebration of our nation’s Independence …

VIDEO: Dr. Matthew Spalding on the Declaration of Independence & “The Making of the American Mind”

| July 1, 2026
Screenshot 2026 06 22 152737

For the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are pleased to share an intimate discussion with Dr. Matthew Spalding whose timely new book The Making of the American Mind explores the philosophic underpinnings of and story behind the Declaration. Please enjoy this special Anchoring Truths episode as a celebration of our nation’s Independence …

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