America’s 250th Anniversary, Part 1: Declaring Independence

Host: Cathy Wyatt Guests: Carson Holloway, Ph.D. Department Chair & Professor of Political Science, UNO Brynne Long, Ph.D. | Instructor of History, UNO PROGRAM DESCRIPTION On July 4, our nation will have cause to commemorate and to celebrate. Coming up on the next edition of “Consider This…” America’s 250th Anniversary. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity for us to reflect on the past, count the blessings of the present, and look with hope toward the future. Learn why the Continental Congress felt the need to make the Declaration of Independence and the story behind the traditions we observe to this very day.