@jfklibraryfdn: What did America’s founders and President Kennedy have in common? According to presidential historian @historianalexiscoe, they shared a belief that our democracy only works when citizens are informed and engaged. While the founders worried about factions and demagogues, Kennedy saw apathy and distraction as the greatest threats to the public. He believed the Constitution wasn't just a governing document—it was the framework that gives citizens a voice while keeping those in power in check. Hear more from Alexis Coe in our special #America250 episode on the founders' lasting influence on the presidency wherever you get your podcasts.

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