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Here's Where It Gets Interesting

Who’s Your Founding Father? with David Fleming

Feb 26, 2024
Delve into America's founding fathers with David Fleming, uncovering conspiracy theories, possible plagiarism, and the ultimate frenemies, Jefferson and Adams. Explore the Mecklenburg Declaration's intrigue, MacDeck cover-up, and Captain James Jack's hidden role in delivering history to the Continental Congress.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence challenges Jefferson's authorship, unveiling a lesser-known perspective on America's founding.
  • Scots-Irish Presbyterians' bold stand for independence highlights their enduring belief in fighting tyranny as the highest obedience to God.

Deep dives

The Deception of Thomas Jefferson's Role in the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson's legacy as the sole author of the Declaration of Independence is challenged by the discovery of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. This lesser-known document, predating Jefferson's famous writing, claims independence 14 months earlier through a series of events involving Scots-Irish Presbyterians in North Carolina. Evidence suggests Jefferson may have plagiarized from the Mecklenburg Declaration, highlighting a unique perspective on America's founding and questioning Jefferson's impeccable reputation.

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