Democracy and Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter
A VIRTUAL author talk with David O. Stewart
Tuesday, September 01
2:00pm - 3:00pm
What drove America's founders to the central principles of our democracy and how do those ideals shape us now as we celebrate our 250th anniversary?
Join us as we chat with award-winning historian David O. Stewart where he asks: What did America's founders say about democracy, and can we remain true to their vision for America?
Register now to attend and ask the author questions!
Two hundred fifty years ago, passionate men attempted to create something the world had never seen before: a nation built not on kings or armies, but on ideas where the people ruled.
He takes us inside the nine key documents that shaped the formation of the United States and voices of visionary founders who forged the principles that must still define American democracy:
Power must be limited.
Leaders must answer to the people.
Individual rights must be protected by law.
The Democracy We Must Keep urges readers to rediscover core ideas that built the nation—and to consider what it will take to protect them.
About the Author:
David O. Stewart has published eleven award-winning and best-selling books of history and historical novels. In 2023, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Washington Independent Review of Books. His most recent fictional series, the Overstreet Saga, is inspired by family stories his mother told. He lives in Maryland with the light of his life, Nancy Floreen; they have three children and six grandchildren.
This program is brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of the Reading Public Library. Thank you, Friends!
Check out more upcoming virtual author talks and enjoy recordings from past events by exploring our Friends Speaker Series page.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Friends Speaker Series | Author Event |
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