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Before It Became History | Button Gwinnett: The Founder Who Bet Everything on Independence
Season 1
Episode 49
Published 2 months ago
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An English-born merchant turned revolutionary, Button Gwinnett risked his fortune and ultimately his life for American independence. Discover the remarkable story behind one of the Declaration's rarest and most famous signatures.
Before It Became History, a podcast series from the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute, explores the people and moments that shaped the American story. Each episode looks beyond the legend to examine the decisions, conflicts, and ideas that tested the promise of liberty and helped define our democracy.
This is history before it hardened into memory — and a conversation about what it means for us now.
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