Declaration of Independece

Background and introduction to the United States Declaration of Independence: In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about the background to the Declaration of Independence.
All men are created equal: In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about  the Declaration of Independence.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness: In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about  the Declaration of Independence.
Tyranny and despotism: In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about  the Declaration of Independence.
First draft of the Declaration of Independence: In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about  the Declaration of Independence.
Birth of the US Constitution: In this video, Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson talks to Sal about  the Declaration of Independence.

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Ben Franklin

An introduction to Benjamin Franklin: In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson present an overview of Benjamin Franklin's life. 
Benjamin Franklin becomes a writer: In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin the writer. 
Benjamin Franklin and Poor Richard's Almanac: In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanac.
Benjamin Franklin the civic leader: In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin as a civic leader. 
Benjamin Franklin the inventor: In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin as an inventor. 
Benjamin Franklin as diplomat: In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss Benjamin Franklin as a diplomat. 
Takeaways from Benjamin Franklin's life: In this video, Sal and Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson discuss takeaways from Benjamin Franklin's life. 




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