The Weekend Spectator Ep. 61: The Truth About The Founders and Slavery | The American Spectator

The Weekend Spectator Ep. 61: The Truth About The Founders and Slavery

Why wasn’t slavery abolished at our founding 250 years ago?

This historical woodcut illustration, titled 'Exchanging Citizens for Horses,' depicts the dehumanizing reality of the slave trade. It serves as a poignant reminder of the dark chapters of human history. (Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons)

One of the most misunderstood questions about our country’s history is the relationship between the Founding Fathers and slavery. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Paul Kengor and Grace Reilly attack this topic head-on as Paul recounts a lecture he gave for the Institute for Faith and Freedom at Grove City College. (READ MORE: The Truth About the American Founders and Slavery)

They address what the Founders believed, the challenges that shaped their decisions, and what it took for America to end slavery heroically. The principles of the Declaration of Independence laid the foundation and are what we will joyfully celebrate on this special July 4th.

Watch the full episode below, brought to you by The American Spectator and Restoration of America.

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