Speech: Thomas Paine: A Christmas Story (by Jeff Harman)

Thomas Paine visited a recent meeting of Renaissance Speakers!

Who is Thomas Paine? Well, when you hear the words “Founding Fathers of the United States”, you’re likely to think of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and maybe a few others.

But there are many individuals who contributed to the founding of this country who are all but forgotten. That’s unfortunate because their contributions were significant.

One such man was Thomas Paine.

• He wrote three of the biggest bestsellers of the 18th century.
• He transformed colonial rebellion into the American Revolution with his book Common Sense.
• He penned the crucial articles that changed the course of the war.
• He was one of the first to write impassioned articles against slavery and the oppression of women.

Jeff Harman is passionate about bringing to life the accomplishments of Thomas Paine.

In this presentation, Mr. Paine will talk about the story behind Washington’s Crossing the Delaware in 1776.

Thomas Paine visited a recent meeting of Renaissance Speakers!

Who is Thomas Paine? Well, when you hear the words “Founding Fathers of the United States”, you’re likely to think of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and maybe a few others.

But there are many individuals who contributed to the founding of this country who are all but forgotten. That’s unfortunate because their contributions were significant.

One such man was Thomas Paine.

• He wrote three of the biggest bestsellers of the 18th century.
• He transformed colonial rebellion into the American Revolution with his book Common Sense.
• He penned the crucial articles that changed the course of the war.
• He was one of the first to write impassioned articles against slavery and the oppression of women.

Jeff Harman is passionate about bringing to life the accomplishments of Thomas Paine.

In this presentation, Mr. Paine will talk about the story behind Washington’s Crossing the Delaware in 1776.