Latest / Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence
Haiti and the Origins of American Diplomacy in the Declaration of Independence
with Andrew Sola and Prof. Ronald Angelo Johnson (Baylor University)
"…and as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do."
In this episode, Professor Johnson (Baylor U.) explores the origins of American theories of diplomacy and the importance of race and freedom in early American history.
These concepts are seen most clearly in early relations between the USA and France, particularly the French colony of Saint-Domingue (modern day Haiti)…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.