“Freedom of Speech in American History” with Professor Jon Zimmerman

On December 16, 2021, Citizen Travelers and Gilder Lehrman presented “Freedom of Speech in American History” with Professor Jon Zimmerman.

Professor Zimmerman used his recently published book, Free Speech, and Why You Should Give a Damn, to discuss what free speech is, how it has been understood across American history, and why it is so important. You can re-watch the lecture and Q&A with Professor Zimmerman below.

The educational webinar series is presented by Citizen Travelers, the civic engagement initiative of The Travelers Companies, Inc., for informational and educational purposes only. The views expressed by professors and/or the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and its employees are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Travelers or any of its employees. Travelers disclaims responsibility for any publication or statement by professors and/or the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and/or any the speakers engaged by them.