John Locke Foundation President John Hood discusses the surge of interest in freeing slaves that accompanied the end of the American Revolution. Hood offered these comments during a Sept. 12, 2011, speech to the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society. To watch full-length presentations of John Locke Foundation events, click here.
First in Freedom: Halifax Resolves adopted 248 years ago today
Today marks the 248th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves, a catalyst of the Declaration of Independence.