Who Owns the Declaration of Independence?
The article discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the interpretation of the Declaration of Independence as America nears its 250th anniversary. Michael Anton and Eli Lake explore the contributions of philosopher Harry Jaffa, who argued for a traditional understanding of the document. The conversation highlights the contrasting views from different political factions regarding its meaning and significance.
- ▪The Declaration of Independence is at the center of a debate as the 250th anniversary approaches.
- ▪Michael Anton discusses the work of Harry Jaffa, who defended the Declaration's original meaning.
- ▪Different political groups have varying interpretations of the Declaration, with some dismissing it and others critiquing its authors.
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Breaking HistoryWho Owns the Declaration of Independence?0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -1:16:36-1:16:36Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of The Free PressSubscribe to listenView all episodesWho Owns the Declaration of Independence?May 27, 2026Eli Lake1HR 17MMichael Anton sits down with Eli Lake to discuss the life of Harry Jaffa, the forgotten philosopher who spent 40 years proving the Declaration of Independence means exactly what it says.Get NotifiedAs America approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, a quiet war is being waged over what the Declaration of Independence really means—with some on the new right dismissing it as globalist fantasy, and some on the left reducing it to a document written by slaveholders.
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