Michael Auslin

Great #America250 exhibit @BeineckeLibrary @Yale including rare Dunlap Declaration, Hobbes’ Leviathan, Paine’s Common Sense, Nathan Hale commission. Well worth it.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, new initiatives aim to bring historic documents and civic exhibits directly to communities across the country. A Washington Post opinion piece by Dr. Michael Auslin explores how projects like the “Freedom Plane,” “Freedom Trucks,” and a planned “Freedom Train” could help reconnect Americans with the nation’s founding ideals and encourage civic engagement ahead of the 2026 celebration. To host @MichaelAuslin at your upcoming event, contact WWSG. hubs.ly/Q046xBw90 #America250 #KeynoteSpeakers #WWSG

"They are among the documents that formed a nation," @@MichaelAuslin writes. "And for the first time, they’ll be traveling together outside of D.C. as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration this year." wapo.st/4ubCjXZ

You can learn about @USNatArchives Freedom Plane, where it's going and what it's carrying here: freedomplane.org

@USNatArchives"Freedom Plane" takes off today from @Reagan_Airport, going to 8 cities. There are also Freedom Trucks on the road and a Freedom Train on the rails, all for #America250.Look, up in the sky!

My piece in @washingtonpost: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/…

Look, up in the sky! @USNatArchives "Freedom Plane" takes off today from @Reagan_Airport going to 8 cities. There are also Freedom Trucks on the road and a Freedom Train on the rails, all for #America250. washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/…

Take a (short) break from war news: Have You Seen the First Declaration? Through May, you can in DC: open.substack.com/pub/patowmackp… @AmRevInstitute #America250

In @PhillyInquirer: why the site of John Dunlap's print shop–where the Declaration of Independence was first printed–deserves a blue historical marker, and quickly. inquirer.com/opinion/commen… #America250

@PULibrary Thomas Jefferson Papers put up a new exhibit on the "building blocks" and drafting of the Declaration of Independence. A great read in the lead-up to July 4 (or June 11, if you want to be particular): jeffersonpapers.princeton.edu/declaration-of…

I should note the book is published by @Georgetown_UP

Every academic thinks they could save the world and be a desk-bound James Bond, if just given the chance. In today's @WSJ I review a new book on the intellectuals who joined @CIA in the 1950s to save it from itself. wsj.com/arts-culture/b…

@DM_Rubenstein follows in a two-century-old tradition of providing the States with exact facsimiles of the #DeclarationofIndependence for #America250. The first was by SecState JQ Adams, in 1823. @archivesfdn @USNatArchives

The blurbs are in, the jacket is done, and "National Treasure" is off to the printers! If you haven't already, you can pre-order here for our May 5 launch. a.co/d/0fJ2JcpC #NationalTreasure

The latest at The Patowmack Packet catches up on an article and a webinar, all about America's 250th. open.substack.com/pub/patowmackp…

@LawLiberty Fantastic essay. Working link here: lawliberty.org/the-morality-o…

Thank you, @ConstitutingUSA for a great discussion. @JanineTurner

Check out the video from our Feb 2 @HooverInst event, moderated by @TJMonticello President Jane Kamensky. A great discussion.

JMC scholar @PatowmackPacket (@HooverInst) appears in @AmeriHeritage, writing on the Declaration's unifying power: "As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence, our founding charter remains central to our national life. The Declaration ties us together, linking us to our past and pushing us forward at the same time." buff.ly/hOuvd0n

What does the Declaration of Independence mean in 2026—and beyond? In National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, Dr. Michael Auslin examines how Jefferson’s words shaped the United States, inspired democratic movements worldwide, and continue to influence today’s geopolitical realities. As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Auslin brings historical depth and strategic perspective to audiences seeking context, clarity, and relevance. To host Michael Auslin (@PatowmackPacket) for your next event, connect with Worldwide Speakers Group. hubs.ly/Q0432bVC0