 It’s
hard to imagine what was on Thomas Jefferson’s mind when he sat
down to write the Declaration of Independence in the summer of
1776. Chances are he was trying to think of an elegant way to
define the character of a new nation and sever ties with England
at the same time. We can be certain of one thing. He wasn’t
writing for a radio audience. But as luck would have it, one of
the most profound documents ever written is also great radio.
It was written to time. It’s the perfect length for a Morning
Edition segment,” says Barry Gordemer, a senior producer at
Morning Edition,
referring to the Declaration’s
ideal nine- minute length for the “A” segment of the show.
Gordemer has produced NPR’s version since the tradition began in
1988. He has worked with many of the different NPR personalities
who have brought these historic words to life. “The response I
get when I ask someone from NPR to read this is really
consistent,” Gordemer says. “I’m greatly honored, they say. I’ve
been waiting for years to be asked.”
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