Shapiro Lecture: Democracy and the Declaration of Across 250 Years

On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Harvard scholar Danielle Allen explores how the Declaration’s promise of political equality informs her teaching, advocacy, democracy and civics education work. Following her lecture, Allen joins Susan Juster, W.M. Keck Foundation Director of Research, to discuss the historical significance and continued relevance of this founding document today. This special program is part of THIS LAND IS …, The Huntington’s sweeping multiyear initiative that marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding and reflects on the American story through the lens of land.