David McCullough: The Storm Before the Constitution

Sep 13, 2011 - Mr. McCullough discusses why the Constitutional Convention nearly failed before it began. What role did fear play in the Convention being called? From where did the fear most stem -- Shay's Rebellion, mounting state debts, inflation, or international piracy?
These questions and some from the audience were addressed in this compelling lecture by America's favorite history-teller to cap ConSource's 2011 Constitution Day celebration.
SPEAKERS:
David McCullough, Author
PRESENTED BY:
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