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When Thomas Jefferson wrote about “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” he wasn’t just using poetic language—he was laying down a radical vision for a free society. But what did he and the Founders really mean by “liberty?” And how has that definition changed over time? Robert George, Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, explains. Your donation to PragerU makes a lasting impact. Give today ➡️ https://l.prageru.com/3Syr2PE 📲 Download the FREE PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/43MsXXC Follow PragerU on social media: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/prageru Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/prageru/ YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru

How much do you know about Christmas—about its origins and its many beloved traditions? Do you know where the idea of stocking-stuffers comes from? Or how lights found their way onto the Christmas tree? Or why we all have the jolly, red-suited, white-haired image of Santa Claus in our heads? In this video, historian William Federer explores the holiday’s rich and unique history. 📲 Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Follow PragerU on social media: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/prageru Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/prageru/ YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru

As artificial intelligence transforms the world, it’s triggering an unprecedented demand for energy. So where will that power come from—and what does it mean for America’s future? Mark Mills, executive director of the National Center for Energy Analytics (‪@energyrealities‬ ) explains what history tells us about innovation and the unstoppable force of progress. Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU on social media: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/prageru Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/prageru/ YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru

The Spanish got to the New World first. The French built the biggest forts. The Indians knew the land best. So how did the English come to dominate North America? Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, walks us through the unlikely rise of the English colonies—and how they laid the foundation for the United States of America. Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU on social media: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/prageru Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/prageru/ YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru

Before the American Revolution came the French and Indian War—a conflict that redrew maps, ignited colonial unrest, and brought to the world stage a young man who would change the course of history. Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, explains how this war set the stage for America’s fight for independence. Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU on social media: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/prageru Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/prageru/ YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru

Before the American Revolution in 1776, there was another revolution decades earlier. This one wasn’t about freedom vs. tyranny, but about something else entirely, and it changed the face of the developing nation almost as profoundly as the War of Independence did. Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, tells the story. Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU on social media: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/prageru Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/prageru/ YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 remain one of the most infamous—and misunderstood—episodes in American history. What caused the panic? Why did so many go along with it? And how did this dark chapter shape America’s future? Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, explains. Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU on social media: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/prageru Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/prageru/ YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru

One was founded on profit. The other on faith. Jamestown and Plymouth shaped two powerful forces in American life: commerce and religion. Thomas Kidd, author of American History Volumes 1 and 2, tells the story of the colonies that helped set the stage for the nation to come. Your donation to PragerU makes a lasting impact. Give today ➡️ https://l.prageru.com/3Syr2PE 📲 Download the FREE PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/43MsXXC Follow PragerU on social media: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/prageru Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/prageru/ YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru

Joseph Biden spent his career chasing one goal: the presidency. After decades of political frustration, he finally became the 46th president of the United States. What happened next is one of American history’s tragic ironies. Presidential historian Tevi Troy explores Biden’s rise and fall. 📲 Watch our content ad-free on our app: https://prageru.onelink.me/3bas/vgyxvm79 Donate to PragerU: https://l.prageru.com/4jiAT85 Follow PragerU on social media: Instagram ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/prageru/ X/Twitter ➡️ https://twitter.com/prageru Facebook ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/prageru/ YouTube ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@PragerU TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@prageru