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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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COMMENTARY

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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HERITAGE EXPLAINS

The Declaration of Independence

It's that time of year when we celebrate our Declaration of Independence. On this episode, we play an interview featuring

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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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Jun 24

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL: The Freedom Book: How the Bible Influenced the American Founders

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Anti-Semitism Is an Attack on American Principles Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.

Jun 2, 2021 7 min read

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Memorial Day History: 5 Best and 5 Worst U.S. Presidents Ever James Jay Carafano

Jun 1, 2021 4 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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May 13

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL: Winning Freedom: The American Revolution

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What the Killing of Samuel Paty Means for Free Expression Douglas Blair

Mar 18, 2021 3 min read

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Brenda Hafera

Assistant Director and Research Fellow, Simon Center

Gillian Richards Augros

Senior Research Associate, Simon Center for American Studies

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