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A People's History
The Independence Day History They Don't Teach You
Season 2
Episode 9
This year, 2026, marks the 250 year anniversary of the United States. The story that most Americans have been taught about freedom-loving underdogs standing up to the British monarchy for their independence, is a bit incomplete. Join host Tai Leclaire to explore how 250 years of propaganda shaped what independence meant then and now.
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