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Tuesday, January 27 at 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776
Join us online via Zoom on Tuesday, January 27, from 1:30 – 3:00 pm for the virtual Levy Lecture: Debating Independence: The American Revolution in 1776 with Historian Joyce Haworth.
In January 1776, many Americans thought independence was a terrible idea. It seemed impossible that 13 weak, far-flung colonies could become a nation. Most people favored reconciling with Great Britain. Yet just a few months later, those same Americans believed independence was worth fighting for. How did popular opinion change so fast? This talk is the story of the blunders of a king, the persuasiveness of an essay, and the destruction of warfare.
This virtual lecture is free to attend, but advance registration is required.
About the presenter:
A U.S. historian and lecturer, Joyce Haworth has brought history alive for seniors for the last 20 years. She has focused her career on life-long learning and community education, which has allowed her to go more deeply into historical topics in her lectures. She appreciates the knowledge and perspective that seniors bring to her programs.
Joyce Haworth
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