American History

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American History

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. 

 

Resources: Constitutional Guidance for Lawmakers |  First Principles EssaysThe Founders’ Almanac | Makers of Political ThoughtMoments in American HistoryPrimary Sources

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America, the Great Beacon of Liberty Israel Ortega

Jul 5, 2011 2 min read

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Why Does America Welcome Immigrants? Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Jun 30, 2011 9 min read

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Bin Laden, Ron Paul, and the Founders Marion Smith

Jun 2, 2011 2 min read

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Frederick Douglass’s America: Race, Justice, and the Promise of the Founding Peter C. Myers, Ph.D.

Jan 11, 2011 39 min read

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

Oct 15, 2010 40 min read

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Tea Partiers Won't Go When Fun Ends

Oct 14, 2010 3 min read

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Why is America Exceptional? Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Oct 1, 2010 7 min read