Matthew Spalding - We Still Hold These Truths

We Still Hold These Truths: A Journey Through the American Creed

"We Still Hold These Truths" is not just a book; it's a journey. It's a journey through the heart of the American Creed, the very bedrock of the nation's founding principles. Matthew Spalding, with a scholar's precision and a storyteller's passion, invites readers to explore the enduring truths enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. Spalding guides us through the evolution of the American Creed, tracing its roots from the Enlightenment to the Founding Fathers' bold vision of a nation based on liberty and self-government. He delves into the profound philosophical and historical context of the document, revealing the intellectual giants who shaped its words. The book doesn't shy away from the challenges faced by the American Creed throughout history. Spalding confronts head-on the tensions between individual rights and the common good, the struggle for equality and the complexities of national unity. He examines the enduring relevance of the Creed in a rapidly changing world, highlighting the dangers of forgetting the ideals that made America exceptional. "We Still Hold These Truths" is more than a history lesson. It's a powerful call to action, urging readers to rediscover and embrace the timeless principles that have shaped the nation. It's a reminder that the American Creed is not a relic of the past but a living testament to the enduring pursuit of liberty, justice, and self-determination.
Matthew Spalding is a renowned scholar and educator, dedicated to preserving and promoting the principles of American liberty.