As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Planet Word launches Language & Liberty, a new 2026 series exploring how the words of American freedom have shaped our democracy \u2014 from \u201cGive me liberty or give me death\u201d to \u201cBlack Lives Matter.\u201d Through monthly talks, we’ll trace how slogans, speeches, and lyrics have given voice to the nation’s ideals and struggles across generations.<\/p>\n
Walter Isaacson, bestselling biographer of Benjamin Franklin and author of The Greatest Sentence Ever Written<\/em>, kicks off the series. Each ticket includes a copy of Isaacson’s book (retail value $18).<\/p>\n Isaacson dives into the iconic line from the Declaration of Independence \u201cWe hold these truths to be self-evident\u2026\u201d unpacking how its radical ideas \u2014 and precise language \u2014 helped define a nation. With insight and urgency, he shows why these words still matter in today\u2019s divided world. Join us for a powerful conversation about the language that launched a revolution \u2014 and continues to shape American democracy.<\/p>\n 2:00 p.m. \u2014 Talk and Q&A For questions or concerns regarding accessibility<\/a> needs, please contact programs@planetwordmuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":10587,"template":"","tags":[69],"class_list":["post-10586","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-featured","event_types-series"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
3:00 p.m. \u2014 Reception & Book Signing<\/p>\n