And the Conservatives Say ...

TNR polled a select group of thinkers on the right, too. Here’s what they thought.

2The Greatest Moments in American History

3And the Conservatives Say ...

4The Liberal Mount Rushmore

Because it’s America’s birthday, we decided in full ecumenical spirit to invite a few conservatives to the party. They are, as you’ll see on the facing page, all respected thinkers, scholars, and jurists. And their answers are interesting—they give Dr. King his proper due—and even surprising (how did they omit Phyllis Schlafly?). As the widely respected former circuit court Judge J. Michael Luttig wrote us: “This is an ingenious idea for celebrating the 250th Anniversary of America’s Founding. My lists are American lists, not ‘conservative’ lists. And no, I was not surprised that they often tacked more liberal.”

The Greatest Moments in American History1. Constitution and Bill of Rights2. Declaration of IndependenceT-3. Victory in World War IIT-3. Abolition of slavery/Thirteenth Amendment5. Lee........

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