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?

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Rachel Alexander Cambre

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Two Revolutions for Freedom Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

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1776: A Lockean Revolution Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

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For the Love of Country, Pull Back From the Brink

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1776 Commission Can Have a Second Life Outside of Federal Government

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Why Some Revolutions Fail Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Jul 14, 2020 4 min read

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America, the Great Beacon of Liberty Israel Ortega

Jul 5, 2011 2 min read

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America’s Founders and the Principles of Foreign Policy: Sovereign Independen... Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

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Justice, Law, and the Creation of the American Republic: The Forgotten Legacy... Mark David Hall, Ph.D.

Jun 1, 2009 32 min read

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