Christopher Hitchens: Thomas Jefferson Author of America

Christopher Hitchens talked about his book Thomas Jefferson: Author of America, published by HarperCollins in the Eminent Lives series. The author described both the public and private lives of Thomas Jefferson, including Jefferson's position on the Enlightenment, nation building, and slavery. He emphasized Jefferson's tremendous influence on the U.S. revolution and the future United States, such as with the Louisiana Purchase. After his presentation Mr. Hitchens answered audience members' questions.
7/17/05

[@whatwouldjohngaltdo1409]

It's crazy to think that there was a time a person could have gone and seen Christopher Hitchens speak in front of magazines and a Snapple vending machine, and even have the opportunity to ask his great mind a question.

[@brianjacob8728]

Much better setting would have been a smoked filled pub.

[@trenttalley924]

Hitchens gives an hour long talk on Jefferson from a gas station.

[@hazeshi6779]

And challenges everyone in there lol

[@matent9076]

Looks like a book store to me. Minus the magazine's and drinks refrigerator

[@fozzz-vb5oj]

Who hasn't

[@fozzz-vb5oj]

@@matent9076 or a Snapple Commercial

[@peggie7126]

BEST COMMENT EVER!!!!!!!

[@seenandnotheard]

What an honor it is to see and hear Hitchens discuss these grave matters at 7-11.

[@TheGreatIndoors1979]

It was his full-time job.

[@uyuyuy99]

LOL this comment made my fucking day. Thanks for making me laugh in these dark times

[@mariadelpilar1590]

Book store I believe

[@romancandlefight1144]

Top 10 grand lectures given in a 7eleven

[@kindnesstrust]

It is hard to fathom a great loss - Christopher Hitchens is sorely missed by everyone who loves literature and dialectic. . . . . .

[@newcjon]

God I miss this guy! Love you Hitch.

[@timothyh7053]

15 years ago...what brilliance

[@rodriguezruizjuanpablo7317]

Y Martha garneg

[@shaynebarnes175]

17 plus years now...same

[@55bigcheese]

bravo, hitchens. another wonderful talk

[@0mnicide]

Have you read any of Hitchens' work? I'm thinking Hitch 22 or T.J. Author of America.

[@Dismal-future]

We need this man right now more so than ever

[@stonehouseguitars3869]

He lives on.

[@Dismal-future]

@@stonehouseguitars3869 he will but he would be appalled at the fascism going on in our country now

[@michellemaria8862]

This breaks my heart to see Hitch treated to such abysmal surroundings. Whoever set this up should be ashamed of themselves. He deserves concert halls, ballrooms, not whatever that mess is.

[@willnash7907]

Rather I think, it was that he could be eloquent in the street or crowded mart hall just as easily as in the hall and ballroom.

[@jaysmith3095]

Hometown gig.

[@mariadelpilar1590]

He's not bothered in the least . . . he gives his all wherever he is . . . he is most likely at a bookstore though

[@dalewetzel3029]

The location is Olsson’s Books and Records in Old Town, Alexandria, Va. Olsson’s had several locations in the DC area. It went out of business in September 2009, about four years after this event, and was liquidated in bankruptcy court.

[@1984isnotamanual]

God damn barns and noble!

[@noelhoig541]

He didn’t just tackle subjects that were more riskier he tackled subjects that were the riskiest remember tackled the ball not the man

[@noelhoig541]

Oh you have read it you just wish it was longer! 😹🙏🏿

[@xyz-ns7ym]

Food for the brain. Especially now.

[@jestermoon]

And now 😢 2023

[@arzinia]

Wonderful history!!!!...

[@AFMMarcelD]

god is Not Great, but Christopher Hitchens was/is, his mortal recoil is gone but his powerful mellifluous voice, oratory and opinions live on. Damn! I miss this gorgeous bastard! may he be remembered until the end of human extinction.

[@CowboyStag]

Groovy

[@contactkeithstack]

drops the mic at the end

[@tyleranyways]

48:25 does anyone know which of their writings he's referring to? 18:00 50:40

[@bananajoe090]

Volume is a bit low

[@monicaangelini3324]

@Adam Plentl duh!!! Volume is low rehardless.

[@christopherhitchens163]

I am on max volume on headphones

[@AFMMarcelD]

@@monicaangelini3324 * regardless

[@johnnylongfeather3086]

7:33 someone should have checked the contents of that bottle

[@woodytheduke]

His knowledge of American history is remarkable,,,, I assume he is just as clever on British history but chooses not to discuss it because of it's dark past.

[@jestermoon]

Take A Moment Religion Poisons 'Eve ry thing' 2:24 😂 Genius at play. Missed but never forgotten. Stay Safe and Stay Free 🌐 🙏 No god's required or seen in my foxhole for 40 years, I am a veteran of the RAF for 28 years Zeus teapots etc Thx As a Yewish Athiest m, (who knew). 8:04 USA is falling into decline in 2023.

[@brianjacob8728]

Hitch is wrong about the dangers of fiat currencies. Not sure how he could have missed that...

[@DaenerysStormborn-cw5ws]

The way Hitchens glosses over Jefferson the fiendishly cruel rapist is really disgusting. He didn't have a "relationship" with her- HE RAPED HER. He tortured the Hemmings family with unspeakable indifference and horribly BLACKMAILED Sally over the custody of their children Jefferson was a mind-boggling hypocrite and I've always wondered if Hitchens admires him partially as way of excusing his own sexism. I admire much about Hitchens but the blind hero worship of him is not deserved.

[@kevinchambers1101]

There is no evidence that Jefferson had any relationship with Sally. There isn't any DNA evidence that proves it. You're a typical mindless liberal who cares nothing about facts. Just go away.

[@Pedroism]

And u were there

[@nicholassoland8025]

His joke about wine, what a punk

[@montello33]

Ahhh. After all of his speakings, you dont like him for one comment? Or am I missing you being facetious? LOL