The documents and speeches that shaped the United States. It is my hope that as you listen to these documents and speeches you will gain an appreciation of what our country was, what it is, and what it hopes to be.
Creating America
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The documents and speeches that shaped the United States. It is my hope that as you listen to these documents and speeches you will gain an appreciation of what our country was, what it is, and what it hopes to be.
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July 9, 2026
A Quick Break!
<p>I'm currently on vacation visiting a US National Park, and my work schedule is a bit hectic right after I get back. But we'll be back with new episodes soon!</p>
July 2, 2026
Episode 25: America's Founding Documents (250th Anniversary Special) | The Declaration of Independence, Constitution & Bill of Rights
<p>As America approaches the <strong>250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence</strong>, Creating America revisits the documents that laid the foundation of the United States.</p><p>In this special Independence Day episode, host <strong>Will Sarris</strong> reads the complete text of the <strong>Declaration of Independence</strong>, followed by the <strong>United States Constitution</strong> and the <strong>Bill of Rights. E</strong>ach generation has reinterpreted these founding principles to meet the needs of their age, and as we move forward into the next 250 years, we need to do the same.</p><p>Whether you're celebrating the Fourth of July, studying American history, preparing for civics classes, or simply want to hear these historic documents performed aloud, this episode offers an engaging reading of the words that shaped the nation.</p><p><br>If you enjoy history, American founding documents, historical speeches, and dramatic readings, subscribe to Creating America for more of the documents and speeches that shaped the United States.</p><p><strong>Host & Narrator:</strong> Will Sarris<br>Follow us on social media!<br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586175179173">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586175179173</a><br>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@creatingamericapod<br>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingamericapod<br>📩 Contact: CreatingAmericaPod@gmail.com<br>💬 Support the show: patreon.com/williamsarris<br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:g6bu77lnsa5njogfr53d4ksu/post/3mpnuw5kq5z2e" title="Reply on Bluesky">Reply on Bluesky</a><br> 🌐 More about Will: williamsarris.net</p><p>#DeclarationOfIndependence #Constitution #BillOfRights #AmericanHistory #July4 #IndependenceDay #America250 #USHistory #HistoryPodcast #FoundingDocuments #AmericanRevolution #CreatingAmerica #Civics #ThomasJefferson #EducationalPodcast</p>
June 25, 2026
Episode 24: Frederick Douglass | What to a Slave is the 4th of July? (full speech)
<p>In this powerful episode of the Creating America Podcast, host Will Sarris presents a reading of the full text of Frederick Douglass’s landmark 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?”</p><p>As the United States reflects on the ideals of independence, liberty, and justice—especially in the context of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—this episode confronts a difficult but essential question: what did American freedom mean to those who were still enslaved?</p><p>Frederick Douglass, born into slavery and later becoming one of America’s most influential abolitionists, delivers a searing critique of American hypocrisy, slavery, and inequality. However he houses this critique within a very rousing and passionate defense of the ideals of the founders.</p><p>This episode preserves the full text of his speech, which is quite the journey from the highs of patriotic sentiment, to the lows of the evils of slavery, and back toward a fuller ideal of "all men are created equal".</p><p>Creating America is a documentary-style podcast that reads and explores foundational speeches and documents in U.S. history—ranging from inspiring declarations to challenging and uncomfortable truths. Hosted and narrated by actor and voice professional Will Sarris, the show aims to make historical texts accessible, engaging, and impactful for modern listeners.</p><p><strong>Host & Narrator:</strong> Will Sarris<br>Follow us on social media!<br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586175179173">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586175179173</a><br>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@creatingamericapod<br>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingamericapod<br>📩 Contact: CreatingAmericaPod@gmail.com<br>💬 Support the show: patreon.com/williamsarris<br><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:g6bu77lnsa5njogfr53d4ksu/post/3mp4bnmy4zc2d" title="Reply on Bluesky">Reply on Bluesky</a><br> 🌐 More about Will: williamsarris.net</p><p>#FrederickDouglass #AmericanHistory #SlaveryInAmerica #BlackHistory #HistoryPodcast #Abolitionist #FourthOfJulySpeech #USHistory #EducationalPodcast</p>
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