In his first inaugural address, George Washington said that the “preservation of the sacred fire of liberty was staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.” But as we mark the 4th anniversary of the January 6th attack on the US Capitol and look ahead to a second Trump administration, this ‘Great American Experiment’, is perceived by many to be in jeopardy.

Based on a lecture by Kenneth Manusama at Sociëteit de Witte on October 30th, 2024, this 4-part blog series explores the state of American democracy by looking at the promises and paradoxical assumptions inherent in the Great American Experiment and the consequences of the recent election.

Access the blog here.