July 4, 2025—two days from this post—marks the 249th anniversary of the “unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America” of their independence from the King of Great Britain because “of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.”
We’ll end with Louden Wainwright III’s rendition of “Pretty Good Day” from 1999. His daughter Martha’s version is also available.
Sources and Notes
Watch/listen to Timothy Snyder explaining the 20 lessons. Time range is 5-14 minutes for each lesson. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhZxrogyToZsllfRqQllyuFNbT-ER7TAu
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