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All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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All YPL locations will close at 5pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Importance of Thomas Paine: Recent Findings and Correcting the Record

Program Type:

Local History

Age Group:

Adults, Adults 55+
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Event Details

Thomas Paine is the father of the modern democratic movement, the father of the freethought movement, and the father of the American revolution. Gary Berton will talk about his significance in history and he will provide a synopsis of his works.