• Episode 19: June 21st - Constitution's Birth, Civil Rights Martyrs, and California's Voter Rights Clash

  • Jun 25 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 19: June 21st - Constitution's Birth, Civil Rights Martyrs, and California's Voter Rights Clash

  • Summary

  • On this episode of Everything is Golden, James Golden, AKA Bo Snerdley, delves deep into the historical importance of June 21st. He discusses the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1788, highlighting its role in creating a new form of government where 'We the People' hold the power. Golden also reflects on the shocking murder of three civil rights workers—Michael Schwerner, Andrew Goodman, and James Cheney—by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1960s. He emphasizes the significance of understanding American history to appreciate the nation's unique path to self-governance and explores the recent political controversy in California concerning voter rights on taxation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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