Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
This is the official podcast of the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. Our mission is to continue the distinguished legacy and lifetime work of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to advance American democracy through multigenerational civics education, civil discourse and civic engagement.
Sandra Day O'Connor Institute
Latest Episodes
Before It Became History | Samuel Adams : The Organizer Behind the Uprising
Before independence was declared, Samuel Adams was rallying colonists through speeches, protests, and bold ideas that helped ignite a revolution. Discover how one voice helped spark America’s fight for liberty.Before It Became His...
Before It Became History | Crispus Attucks : The Man at the Center of the Boston Massacre
Crispus Attucks became the first to die for American liberty during the Boston Massacre, turning tragedy into a rallying cry for revolution. Discover the story of courage, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom.Before It Became Hist...
Before It Became History | Patrick Henry : The Voice That Demanded Liberty
With the words “Give me liberty, or give me death!”, Patrick Henry delivered one of the most powerful speeches in American history, urging the colonies toward revolution. Discover the speech that helped inspire a nation.Before It ...
Before It Became History | Phillis Wheatley : The Poet Who Forced America to Face Freedom
Taken from Africa and enslaved in Boston, Phillis Wheatley became America’s first published African American woman poet, using her words to challenge injustice and inspire a generation. Discover her remarkable story.Before It Beca...
Before It Became History | Thomas Paine : The Writer Who Turned Protest into Independence
In 1776, Thomas Paine’s Common Sense transformed frustration into a call for independence, inspiring ordinary colonists to support revolution. Discover the pamphlet that helped change the course of American history.Before It Becam...
