We explore one of history’s most influential documents - The Declaration of Independence. To mark the 250th anniversary of America's creation, we dig into its powerful language, the ideas behind it, and the debates surrounding its foundational claims. Joining us is Gary Gerstle, Emeritus Professor of American History at the University of Cambridge. Produced by Mariana Des Forges, James Hickmann and McKenna Fernandez, edited by Natasha Hughes & the channel manager is Vilde Øksnes. Start your summer trip right with a Klarna membership. Get travel perks and protection all in one membership, sign up to Klarna Premium or Max for 30% off your first three months today: https://l.klarna.com/22XC/dan-snow-podcast. You can find more Dan Snow's History Hit on the audio podcast here: https://podfollow.com/dan-snows-history-hit/view Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe. All music from Epidemic Sounds. #DanSnowsHistoryHit #HistoryPodcast #AmericanHistory