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Allen C. Guelzo
Professor of humanities at the University of Florida and Civil War-era historian known for scholarship on Lincoln and the American founding, contributing expert analysis on the nation's history and identity.
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Dec 4, 2025
• 1h 28min
American “Heritage” vs. American History
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Jon welcomes Allen C. Guelzo, a Civil War-era historian, and Joanne Freeman, a Yale historian specializing in early American culture. They delve into the loaded term 'heritage American', examining its implications and the role of immigrants in shaping American identity. The discussion highlights how definitions of citizenship have evolved, tracing shifts in nativism through history. They connect contemporary rhetoric to these themes, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity in the national identity and how past sacrifices continue to resonate in today's America.
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