One of the most fascinating topics to debate is the profound influence one individual can have on an entire nation's political landscape. Enter, Alexis de Tocqueville, the brilliant French political thinker who left an indelible mark on American politics. Tocqueville provided significant insights into the workings of American democracy by utilizing astute observations and ground-breaking
On this July 4th Weekend, Ben shares some readings he finds relevant to the nation's day of birth and the current political moments. A few of the selections include President George Washington, political philosopher Alexander De Tocqueville, and abolitionist and author Frederick Douglass.