The role of debate in America's founding

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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, historians Tony Williams and David Bobb are examining how the Founding Fathers debated and shaped the nation's founding documents. Their new book, "Divided Over the Declaration," explores the contentious discussions that led to America's founding principles. The authors join CBS News to discuss how debate itself became foundational to American democracy and governance. Williams and Bobb argue that understanding these early disagreements provides insight into how the nation was constructed and the ideals it was built upon.