Ahead of the quarter-millennial anniversary of the American Revolution, Ken Burns spoke with Jeffrey H. Anderson of the American Main Street Initiative and John Fonte about his upcoming documentary on the founding of the United States. Burns reflected on the moral and philosophical foundations of the Revolution and its place in history.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with business leaders at the US Ambassador’s Residence on October 28, 2025, in Tokyo, Japan. (Getty Images)