Founding Documents Week: Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation

In this episode of 'Propaganda,' the show takes a different turn as host Kodie reads out key historical documents foundational to the United States. With the aim of providing listeners with a clear understanding of the U.S. Constitution and its amendments, Kodie starts off with the Declaration of Independence and then moves on to the Articles of Confederation, highlighting key articles and important historical context. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on how these documents are used today and invites them to explore the original texts through linked online resources.

00:00 Introduction and Overview

00:28 Founding Documents of the United States

01:25 Reading the Declaration of Independence

09:52 Introduction to the Articles of Confederation

10:25 Reading the Articles of Confederation

30:32 Conclusion and Call to Action

https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript

https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/articles-of-confederation