Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
Rich Lowry
Editor-in-Chief, Rich Lowry, takes on the Left, and explains today's events in the context of America's remarkable history.
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Ken Burns is Completely Wrong about the American Revolution and the Iroquois Confederacy
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns's recent historical claims regarding the American Revolution and the influence of the Iroquois Confederacy misrepresent the true constitutional and philosophical foundations of early America. Rich breaks down how popular assertions alleging that the Founding Fathers modeled the United States Constitution on the Iroquois Great Law of Peace lack historical evidence and ignore the European Enlightenment, English common law, and classical antiquity roots of American government. Unpacking how modern historical revisionism imports contemporary political agendas into early American history, Rich explains why maintaining factual precision and respecting primary historical sources is essential for preserving an accurate understanding of the nation's founding. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!
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