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January 20, 2026
Author Jack Kelly

Join us for a timely and compelling interview with historian and bestselling author Jack Kelly as we explore his powerful new book, Tom Paine’s War: The Words That Rallied a Nation and the Founder for Our Time.
As America marks the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary era, Kelly revisits one of the most influential figures of the nation’s founding: Thomas Paine. While the Declaration of Independence is the most famous document of the era, Kelly argues that Paine’s writing—especially Common Sense and The American Crisis—may have done even more to ignite the emotions, resolve, and revolutionary spirit of ordinary Americans.
In January 1776, Paine—an immigrant newly arrived in America—published Common Sense, a clear and forceful argument against monarchy and hereditary privilege. His words transformed colonial anger over taxes and representation into something bigger: a true revolution built on the belief that people could govern themselves.
And when the Revolutionary War began to collapse under crushing defeats, Paine followed Washington’s beaten army through mud and cold retreat. In that bleak moment, he wrote the opening words that would echo through history:

“These are the times that try men’s souls…”
The American Crisis helped rally a desperate cause—and as Kelly tells it, its impact was felt directly in the dramatic turning point at Trenton, when Washington’s army crossed the Delaware and reversed the momentum of the war.

In this interview, Jack Kelly discusses:
• Why Tom Paine’s words changed history more than most leaders or battles.
• How Common Sense helped make independence feel possible—and inevitable.
• How The American Crisis helped keep the Revolution alive at its darkest moment.
• What Paine’s writing reveals about the power of persuasion, belief, and moral courage.
• Why Paine’s message still resonates in America today.

📖 Tom Paine’s War is a riveting narrative of revolution, hardship, and the extraordinary power of words to shape a nation’s destiny.
Perfect for viewers interested in American history, the Revolutionary War, founding fathers, political writing, and the origins of American democracy.

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