As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, journalist Judy Woodruff travels to Independence Hall for a conversation with historians Ron Chernow and Lindsay Chervinsky. They explore the foundational ideals of the American republic and how those principles are being reevaluated in today’s political climate. This segment is part of Woodruff’s series Crossroads: America at 250, which investigates the current state of democracy through historical reflection. The discussion highlights the challenges and continuities between the nation’s origins and its present-day complexities.
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