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Thomas Jefferson called happiness "an aim of life." He even made its pursuit an inalienable right in the Declaration of Independence. In the two hundred and twenty eight years that have followed, have we successfully pursued happiness? an American history primer, and your calls on "Fahrenheit 9/11" and patriotism.
American Pie
Kenneth C. Davis Author, Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History But Never Learned (Perrenial, April 1, 2003) on the meaning of patriotism and being an American on Independence Day.
Open Phones
Listeners call in about Fahrenheit 9/11.
In Pursuit of Happiness
Eric S. Petersen lawyer and editor, Light and Liberty: Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness(Modern Library) discusses Thomas Jefferson's writing and feelings towards happiness
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David Niven, Ph.D psychologist, social scientist, professor at Florida Atlantic University and author, 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People(HarperSanFrancisco 2000)discusses happiness, what people can do ...
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David Niven, Ph.D psychologist, social scientist, professor at Florida Atlantic University and author, 100 Simple Secrets of Happy People(HarperSanFrancisco 2000)discusses happiness, what people can do ...
Open Phones
Listeners tell us about what makes them feel patriotic
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