White House Partners With Hillsdale for Lecture Series
Briefly

President Donald Trump has enlisted Hillsdale College to create a video lecture series commemorating the U.S. sestercentennial in 2026. The series aims to celebrate American independence by recounting key historical events, starting with a focus on the Declaration of Independence. Hillsdale College president Larry Arnn emphasized the importance of remembering history as part of the project, likening Trump's extensive vision to Abraham Lincoln's legacy. Notably, Hillsdale maintains its independence by not accepting federal funding for this initiative, reinforcing its stance on educational independence.
President Trump, casting himself in the spirit of Lincoln, partners with Hillsdale College for a video series celebrating America's 250th anniversary of independence.
'Part of the purpose of this series of lectures is to remember,' Arnn noted, drawing parallels of Trump's vision to Lincoln’s ambition to resurrect foundational principles.
Hillsdale College, maintaining its independence from federal funding, emphasizes its commitment to American history in collaboration with the Trump administration.
The first video lecture underscores key events of the Revolutionary War, focusing on the foundational narrative that shaped the nation’s identity.
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