Name: How a Forgotten Document Became America’s Defining Idea | Amanpour and Company
Uploaded: 2026-06-24T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 1041 s
Description: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal . . . ." These are some of the best-known words in American history. Michael Auslin, author of "National Treasure" and a fellow at the Hoover Institution, argues that the Declaration of Independence remains a unifying touchstone for Americans. Auslin joins Walter Isaacson to explain.

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06.24.2026

How a Forgotten Document Became America’s Defining Idea

Michael Auslin

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