Sandra Day O'Connor Institute

Before It Became History | Richard Henry Lee: The Revolutionary Who Moved America Toward Independence

Sandra Day O'Connor Institute Season 1 Episode 37

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Before the Declaration of Independence was written, Richard Henry Lee introduced the resolution that set America on the path to nationhood. Discover the story of the Virginia statesman whose bold proposal helped launch a revolution.

Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.

This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.


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