The surprising role of conspiracy theories in the American Revolution
First publishedJul 17, 22:25 UTC
Last updatedJul 18, 01:20 UTC · 16m ago
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Conspiracy theories may seem like a modern phenomenon, but they've been a part of America's story since the nation's founding. On Judy Woodruff's "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast, she speaks with journalist and author Jesse Walker about the surprising role conspiracy thinking played during the American Revolution.
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- Conspiracy theories may seem like a modern phenomenon, but they've been a part of America's story since the nation's founding. On Judy Woodruff's "In Pursuit of Happiness" podcast, she speaks with journalist and author Jesse Walker about the surprising role conspiracy thinking played during the American Revolution.
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