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Heather Cox Richardson on History, Conservatism, and the Awakening of American Democracy

Democracy Paradox

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Complex Views of America

This chapter explores Heather Cox Richardson's complex view of America beyond typical labels, focusing on her exploration of patriotism, conservatism, and liberalism. It discusses her challenge to self-proclaimed conservatives and her own self-identification as a conservative historian. The chapter also delves into the origins of conservatism and the reclaiming of the word for those preserving the principles of the Declaration of Independence.

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