The Radicalism of Hope: What Gordon Wood's Legacy Means for America's Future The 250th birthday celebrations of the United States have been marred by partisan bickering and national discord.
It seems that the idea of shared American values has become a casualty of increasingly polarized politics, making it easy to lose hope in the country's ability to come together.
However, Gordon Wood's legacy offers a different perspective. The late historian's death sparked an outpouring of tributes from prominent figures across the political spectrum.