The Pursuit of Happiness - What Did Jefferson Mean? (Declaration of Independence)
http://www.tomrichey.net I often get questions from students about what Jefferson meant when he stated that the "pursuit of happiness" is a natural right. I figured I'd answer this question on July 4th before I fired up my grill. In this video, I explain Jefferson's use of this phrase in reference to the principles of economic freedom asserted by Jefferson the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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