Khan Academy Static

The_founding_fathers_of_the_United_States_of_America

From the variety of personalities of the founding fathers to the issue of slavery and representative democracy, the early days of the United States of America were filled with debate and compromise and the building blocks of a democracy that survives today.

The_founding_documents_of_the_United_States_of_America

There wasn’t any email or SMS in the 1700s when the founders of America sent letters and drafted the documents that became the blueprint for American democracy. The documents of the founding of America tell the story of issues being grappled with and personalities discussing moral and ideological differences.

The_founding_mothers_of_the_United_States_of_America

The term "founding fathers" is synonymous with the American Revolution and the founding of the United States of America, however, there were women who played an important role in the founding as well. Journalist Cokie Roberts explores the role of women in America's founding and discusses with Aspen Institute President and CEO Walter Isaacson America's "Founding Mothers."

Civil_liberties_privacy_and_the_Constitution_

Does the widespread availability of personal data justify the government’s need for covert surveillance or does it make secrecy obsolete and unnecessary? Recent disclosures by Snowden, Manning, and WikiLeaks have redefined the debate about the proper balance between privacy and transparency. Hear from experts with different perspectives on the subject.

The_American_Diplomatic_Toolbox

Discussions about American diplomacy in historical and contemporary contexts.