Are the Founders Back in Vogue?

Explore the renewed popularity of America's founding generation in this thought-provoking panel discussion featuring renowned historians and scholars. Delve into the teachings of the Founders and their relevance to the present day. Examine how the republic's creators understood their creation and how modern interpretations of the Founders have evolved. Gain insights from experts on topics including the Constitution, the myth of Olympian figures, race, Jefferson, and the evolution of the American Revolution. Consider the challenges of building a common civic understanding and accommodating diverse perspectives. Engage with audience questions on strict vs. loose construction, American exceptionalism, and the relationship between founding ideals and political parties.

Introduction
What is the source of the lasting sound
We are a young country
The Constitution
The Myth of Olympian Figures
Why the Founders Are Back in Vogue
Creating Something New
Race
Jefferson
Chronology
The History Gets Used
Building a Common Civic Understanding
Accommodate the losers
Questions from the audience
Strict vs loose construction
Where do you draw a line
How exceptional is America
How did the Revolution evolve
Different historico moments require different talents
Founding and political parties