American Founders

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The purpose of good government has never been stated more clearly and succinctly than in the Declaration of Independence. Government exists to secure the “Safety and Happiness” of the people.

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Benjamin Franklin: The Sage of America

Jul 8, 2013 18 min read

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Steven Forde

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The Origins and Revival of Constitutional Conservatism: 1912 and 2012

Aug 20, 2012 27 min read

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William A. Schambra

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A Constitution Day Address Rod J. Rosenstein

Dec 8, 2017 26 min read

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Mass Ave Episode 131: The Importance of Thanksgiving

Nov 20, 2017 1 min read

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Oct 27

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America’s

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Americans Should Disagree Without Being Disagreeable Tommy Binion

Aug 22, 2017 2 min read

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The Unity of America Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D.

Jul 5, 2017 2 min read

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How One Man Helped Propel the American Revolution Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Jul 3, 2017 2 min read

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The American Dream, Alive and Well Edwin J. Feulner, Ph.D.

Jun 20, 2017 2 min read

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Thomas Jefferson: America’s Philosopher Statesman Dorothea Wolfson, PhD

May 19, 2017 23 min read

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David Azerrad, Ph.D.

Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center

Arthur Milikh

Associate Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center

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