Ep. 64: Tad Stoermer on Public History, Political Myths, and an Alternative History of the Declaration of Independence

In this episode, Lucas and Luke talk with Tad Stoermer, author of the forthcoming book, A Resistance History of the United States. Tad also posts on his blog and has a prolific TikTok and YouTube presence. The conversation touches on many topics, including the role of public historians in the United States; the Patriot Myth that emerged during World War II, the distortion of history to serve specific ends, and why a younger generation of Americans is challenging the status quo, including constitutional reverence; the importance of Reconstruction and struggles for universal and equal rights; and the need for a “counter-anniversary” to mark the enactment of the Declaration of Independence and recognize the importance of Tom Paine and the significance of Common Sense. Find more on the Democratic Constitution Blog.