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Russell Kirk and the American Revolution

Howe Whitman III , Daniel Wiser, Jr. & Michael Lucchese

July 02, 2025

As the American republic approaches the 250th anniversary of her birth, conservatives face a serious paradox: How can we ever hope to preserve a revolutionary foundation? The thought of Russell Kirk offers an especially rich source of insight regarding that peculiar paradox. Kirk saw the Revolution as compelling the founders to remember their great inheritance — just as we should today.

Guest Michael Lucchese joins us to discuss the founders' "revolution of memory" and how conservatives today might preserve it.

Michael Lucchese is the founder of Pipe Creek Consulting, a communications firm based in Washington, D.C. He is also an associate editor of Law & Liberty, and a contributing editor to Providence.

This podcast discusses themes from Michael's essay in the Summer 2025 issue of National Affairs, "Russell Kirk's Revolution of Memory."


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