When President Joe Biden spoke to the nation from Philadelphia last September to warn about ongoing threats to democracy, the symbolism was unmistakable: The backdrop was Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were adopted. The speech was made during prime time, reflecting the importance of the moment.
The message was one Americans needed to hear, as we wrote at the time. Biden has since made three such speeches, the latest on Thursday in Tempe, Arizona. And the message — to open our eyes, roll up our sleeves and stand up for America’s ideals — is no less important now than it was back on Sept. 1, 2022.
