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Gorsuch says Americans must study history, ‘warts, glories, and all’
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch emphasized the importance of studying unvarnished U.S. history to address civics education decline, calling democracy 'fragile' and urging Americans to learn from both its flaws and achievements. He discussed his visit to the Berlin Wall and the role of President Ronald Reagan in advancing freedom, while promoting his children's book on the Declaration of Independence. Gorsuch also highlighted the sacrifices of Continental Congress delegates and the need for mutual respect in political disagreements.
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Neil GorsuchpersonRonald ReaganpersonJanie NitzepersonRonald Reagan Center on Civility and DemocracyorganizationRonald Reagan Presidential Foundation and InstituteorganizationGeorge Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law SchoolorganizationBerlin WallplaceHeroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration of Independencetopic
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