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Jill Lepore
Coverage of Jill Lepore in the Nexus archive.
Tanya Papernyperson1City Paperorganization1John Bodnarperson1Sabrina Hersi Issaperson1The New Yorkerorganization1Great American State Fairorganization1Freedom 250 initiativetopic1Declaration of Independencetopic1American exceptionalismtopic1Frederick Douglassperson1What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?topic1United Statesplace160 Minutesorganization1
- The Real Locals’ Guide to America’s 250th
A local guide to America's 250th anniversary criticizes official events as authoritarian and exclusionary, highlighting empty booths at the Great American State Fair and a focus on white Christian narratives. Local historians and activists are hosting alternative events to address gaps in the national origin story, emphasizing justice and equality.
- Historian Jill Lepore on constitutional amendments | 60 Minutes
Historian Jill Lepore suggests that the US should consider constitutional amendments as it approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence. The public's opinion on this matter is being considered. This discussion comes at a significant time in American history.