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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Our Forgotten Founding Mother Brenda Hafera

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Claiming Our July 4th Birthright Brenda Hafera

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The Document That Inspired the Declaration of Independence Joseph Postell

Jul 10, 2023 3 min read

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On July Fourth, Remember Why Economic Liberty Matters for America Samuel Gregg, Ph.D.

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The Founders’ Vision for American Independence Brenda Hafera

Jul 6, 2023 9 min read

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The Appropriation of Locke Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Sep 16, 2021 17 min read

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Why “Red, White, and Blue” Should Bridge Red vs. Blue Divide on Fourth of July Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Jul 2, 2021 3 min read

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Pulitzer Overlooks Egregious Errors to Award Prize to New York Times’ Fatally... Allen C. Guelzo, Ph.D.

May 6, 2020 2 min read

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