Joseph J. Ellis

Joseph Ellis, a prominent American historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, sheds light on John Adams, our second president. He discusses Adams' unique approach to virtue in leadership and his significant yet challenging role during the American Revolution. Ellis shares fascinating insights into Adams' correspondence with Thomas Jefferson, illustrating a deep emotional connection between the two. Throughout their conversation, the complexities of Adams' legacy and the mythos surrounding Independence Day are explored, enriching our understanding of America's founding ideals.