John Dickinson: The Revolutionary Who Refused to Sign the Declaration

In this episode of America’s Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano explores the fascinating and often misunderstood legacy of John Dickinson, the man known as “The Penman of the Revolution.” While others raced toward independence, Dickinson stood firm in his belief that liberty must be secured through law, not rushed into through war. He helped ignite the flames of resistance with his Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, yet refused to sign the Declaration of Independence, only to later pick up a musket and fight for the very cause he once questioned. Discover how Dickinson’s moral conviction, intellectual rigor, and post-war contributions helped shape America’s founding in ways few recognize today.

Episode Highlights:

-Why John Dickinson refused to sign the Declaration of Independence despite being a leading voice for colonial rights

-How the Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania became one of the most influential texts of the American resistance

-Dickinson’s surprising postwar legacy, from drafting state constitutions to defending the U.S. Constitution in The Letters of Fabius

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Timestamps

00:54 The Erosion of Public Trust in Government
07:22 The Challenges of Political Parties and Third-Party Movements
14:14 The Role of the Convention of States in Restoring Principles
24:11 The Bureaucracy as a Fourth Branch of Government

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