DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA – “Common Sense and Moonshine” (Ep. 10) // America 250 OTR B4TV

A newspaper in every hand and an opinion in every mouth.

B4TV highlights Tocqueville’s shock at the literacy and political engagement of the average American. This episode looks at the role of the free press and education in keeping the Republic alive.

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Historical Focus: Public education and the power of the press.

Original Air Date: March 21, 1962