What is the greatest sentence ever written?

That question is at the heart of the 2026 Flinn Foundation Centennial Lecture, presented by Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. This free event is open to the public and features acclaimed author and journalist Walter Isaacson in conversation with ASU President Michael Crow.

The discussion will examine one of the most consequential sentences in American history, from the Declaration of Independence, and explore how it was crafted, the ideals of equality and individual rights it set forth, and the enduring promise those words hold for America today.

Advanced registration is appreciated: links.asu.edu/centennial-2026