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 Story of the Declaration of Independence

Dec 16, 2024 About an hour read

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Brenda Hafera

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The Road to Rediscovering America: Putting Civic Education on the Map

Nov 4, 2025 4 min read

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Brenda Hafera

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“1619 Project” Is Back and As Slanderous as Ever! Mike Gonzalez

Feb 6, 2023 5 min read

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What I Noticed Was Missing at James Madison’s Montpelier Home Brenda Hafera

Sep 12, 2022 5 min read

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The SPLC Backs Woke History at James Madison’s Montpelier Brenda Hafera

Aug 1, 2022 6 min read

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Realism, Religion, and the Republic Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Mar 1, 2022 4 min read

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Two Revolutions for Freedom Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Jul 13, 2021 20 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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The Woke Mob Comes for Lincoln Robert L. Wilkie

May 26, 2021 2 min read

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To Restore Civics, Start With Parents

Mar 5, 2021 4 min read

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Brenda Hafera

Assistant Director and Research Fellow, Simon Center

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Senior Research Associate, Simon Center for American Studies

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