Continuing Education

The Founding of America and the Words that Inspired a New Nation

Richard Haven, Professor Emeritus, Communication

The Declaration of Independence is arguably the most important document in American history. In this lecture, Professor Haven looks back at the Act of Separation, the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and how one sentence in the Declaration became the most important words in American history. 

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 2:00 PM


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