Presented by Valerie Gugala\, "Voices of 1 776" will explore overlooked and forgotten figures of the U.S.' founding.< /p>\n
When we think of America&rsquo\;s Revolution\, we often picture a handful of famous Founding Fathers&mdash\;but the fight for independence w as far broader\, richer\, and more diverse. This one-hour program brings t o light the stories of women\, enslaved and free African Americans\, Nativ e peoples\, and immigrants whose contributions shaped the Revolution and t he new nation. From Phillis Wheatley&rsquo\;s poetry to Deborah Sampson&rs quo\;s bravery in disguise\, from the strategies of Native leaders to the labor of ordinary farmers and artisans\, &ldquo\;Voices of 1776&rdquo\; un covers the hidden figures whose voices helped define liberty. Audiences wi ll leave with a deeper\, more inclusive understanding of America&rsquo\;s founding and the many perspectives that made independence possible.
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