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Michael Auslin on How the Declaration Shaped America

Thought Leader: Michael Auslin
May 22, 2026

In this episode, Michael Auslin joins to discuss his new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, a sweeping and vivid history of the Declaration of Independence from its drafting to its enduring role in American life today. Tracing the remarkable journey of this iconic document—from a Philadelphia boarding house to wartime hiding places and its place as a national symbol—Auslin explores how its ideals of liberty and equality have inspired generations and continue to shape the American experiment. Thomas Donnelly, lead scholar at the National Constitution Center, moderates. This program was streamed live on May 6, 2026, as part of the NCC’s Book Club Series.

One of America’s leading historians, Michael Auslin stands at the forefront of the national conversation surrounding America’s 250th anniversary as the author of the forthcoming history National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America. Through his deeply researched and timely work, Auslin examines how the principles enshrined in the Declaration shaped not only the United States, but the modern world itself. Drawing on his work at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, Yale, and decades of historical analysis, he illuminates how America’s founding ideas continue to influence global politics, economics, and democratic movements.

For event planners seeking a speaker who can authoritatively explain how America’s past forged today’s geopolitical realities—and why understanding that past is essential to navigating the nation’s future—Auslin offers unmatched perspective. His presentations provide audiences with both historical depth and strategic clarity at a pivotal moment in the American story. To host him at your speaking engagement, contact us.

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