Creating a Nation Series: In the tumultuous period of American history following the Revolution, the young Country was becoming a Nation. This distinguished speaker series encourages a deeper understanding of our origins and identity.
With a Ph.D. in Classics from Cambridge University, Dr. Danielle Allen is a renowned American classicist, political scientist, and Harvard professor, known for her visionary work at the intersection of ethics, technology, and civic life. As Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School, she co-chaired the Commission on the Practice of Democratic Citizenship, producing the influential report Our Common Purpose. A MacArthur Fellow and recipient of the 2020 Kluge Prize, Allen has shaped national policy, including during the COVID-19 crisis, and authored several acclaimed books such as Our Declaration, Cuz, and Justice by Means of Democracy. Her writing in The Atlantic and The Washington Post and leadership roles – including chairing a $6B foundation and running for Massachusetts governor – underscore her commitment to justice and equality. Learn about The Declaration of Independence through the eyes of trailblazing historian, Dr. Danielle Allen.
Generously supported by Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Goldie Wolfe Miller, founders of the Jack Miller Center
