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

Author

Rachel Alexander Cambre

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COMMENTARY

Is the Fourth of July a Holy Day?

Jul 7, 2023 4 min read

Author

Rachel Alexander Cambre

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Event

Sep 29

11:00am - 12:15pm

VIRTUAL EVENT: Slavery and the Constitution

HERITAGE IMPACT

New York Times Quietly Edits “1619 Project” After Conservative Pushback

Sep 26, 2020 5 min read

HERITAGE IMPACT

President Trump Recognizes Heritage Scholar for Work on American History

Sep 25, 2020 2 min read

Commentary

The Mayor, the Monuments, and the Mayhem Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Sep 2, 2020 2 min read

Commentary

Can’t Escape the "History" Label Jonathan Butcher

Aug 11, 2020 2 min read

Event

Aug 3

11:00am - 12:00pm

VIRTUAL EVENT: Is the President Trumping Constitutional Norms?

Commentary

Why Some Revolutions Fail Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Jul 14, 2020 4 min read

Commentary

Why We Must Advocate for Better Civics Education in Our Schools Katharine Cornell Gorka

Jul 2, 2020 4 min read

Experts on American History

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Brenda Hafera

Assistant Director and Senior Policy Analyst, Simon Center

Rachel Alexander Cambre

Visiting Fellow, B. Kenneth Simon Center & Education Policy

Chris DeMuth

Distinguished Fellow in American Thought, Simon Center

Colleen Sheehan

David and Patricia Caldwell Visiting Scholar, Simon Center

American History