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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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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The Constitution and Voting Representation for the District ofColumbia Nathaniel Ward

Jul 26, 2007 10 min read

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Independence Forever: Why America Celebrates the Fourth of July Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Jun 28, 2007 13 min read

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The Meaning of Sovereignty: What Our Founding Fathers Could Tell Us About Cur... Jeremy Rabkin

May 25, 2007 29 min read

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Faith and the American Founding: Illustrating Religion's Influence Michael Novak

Nov 6, 2006 19 min read

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How to Understand Slavery and the American Founding Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Aug 26, 2002 14 min read

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Independence Forever: The 225th Anniversary of the Fourth of July Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Jun 19, 2001 15 min read

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