American History

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The principles of America’s Founders must be restored to their proper role in the public and political discourse, influencing public policy and reforming government to reflect constitutional limits.

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FIRST PRINCIPLES

The Conservative Roots of American Conservationism

Jan 22, 2024 42 min read

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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Is the Fourth of July a Holy Day?

Jul 7, 2023 4 min read

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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Frederick Douglass’s America: Race, Justice, and the Promise of the Founding Peter C. Myers, Ph.D.

Jan 11, 2011 39 min read

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Why Does Sovereignty Matter to America? Steven Groves

Dec 3, 2010 8 min read

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America’s Founders and the Principles of Foreign Policy: Sovereign Independen... Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Oct 15, 2010 40 min read

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Why is America Exceptional? Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Oct 1, 2010 7 min read

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The Economic Principles of America’s Founders: Property Rights, Free Markets,... Thomas G. West, Ph.D.

Aug 30, 2010 34 min read

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Justice, Law, and the Creation of the American Republic: The Forgotten Legacy... Mark David Hall, Ph.D.

Jun 1, 2009 32 min read

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Can Congress Punish People? Why the Constitution Prohibits Bills of Attainder The Heritage Foundation

Mar 23, 2009 3 min read

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The Nature of Rights in American Politics: A Comparison of Three Revolutions Charles R. Kesler, Ph.D.

Sep 30, 2008 20 min read

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