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Historian Brenda Hafera: Reflecting on America’s 250
Historian Brenda Hafera: Reflecting on America’s 250

Historian Brenda Hafera joins The Morning Update to share insights into America’s 250th Independence Day, covering our country’s history and patriotism, and to serve as your guide to historic sites.

Brenda and host Jeff Chidester dicuess our nation’s founding documents and reflect on their origins and enduring impact not only on the United States of America but also on the world.

Brenda shares the work she and her team have been diligently doing to recognize and tell the stories of America’s important historical sites.

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