The History Wars and America at 250, with the Historian Jill Lepore
The two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is marked by significant debates over American history. Historian Jill Lepore hosts a discussion reflecting on the role of historians in shaping public understanding amid political pressures. The conversation touches on the implications of historical narratives in contemporary society, particularly in light of recent governmental influences on historical interpretation.
- ▪The anniversary arrives during intense disputes about how American history is portrayed.
- ▪Jill Lepore discusses the responsibility of historians in public debates about history.
- ▪The conversation includes reflections on the political climate surrounding historical narratives.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 |
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The New Yorker Radio HourThe History Wars and America at 250, with the Historian Jill LeporeThree prominent historians discuss a national milestone arriving in the midst of a politically charged conflict over how Americans see the past. It’s a “goat rodeo,” Lepore says.With David RemnickMay 18, 2026Illustration by Diego MalloSave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyListen and subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Wherever You ListenSign up for our daily newsletter to get the best of The New Yorker in your inbox.The two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence arrives during intense disputes about American history, as the Trump Administration demands a more glorifying view of the nation’s past at federally run historical sites and in federally funded…
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