How the Education System Has Evolved in the United States: the 1600s-1800s
This two-part series blog focuses on the history of education throughout the United States. This section focuses on the 17th-19st century.
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Liz Bowers
- Jul 21, 2022
- 6 min
Thomas Jefferson & The Louisiana Purchase
"I know that the acquisition of Louisiana has been disapproved by some ... that the enlargement of our territory would endanger its...
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Liz Bowers
- May 18, 2022
- 7 min
Alexander Hamilton: The Making of an American
"Give all the power to the many, they will oppress the few. Give all the power to the few, they will oppress the many." - Alexander...
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Liz Bowers
- Apr 19, 2022
- 4 min
Calvin Coolidge: The Virtue of Self-Control
“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent....
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Liz Bowers
- Mar 22, 2022
- 3 min
Thomas Jefferson
Upholding the Rights of States and Individuals One thing our founding fathers learned throughout the course of their lives was that...
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Donna K. Rice
- Mar 2, 2022
- 2 min
Defining Local Self Government
Local self-government is the straightforward concept and design that people within local communities, smaller than a whole state, would...
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Liz Bowers
- Jan 18, 2022
- 3 min
James Madison, Father of the Constitution
Setting the Limits of Government James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, was born March 16, 1751, in Port Conway,...
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Donna K. Rice
- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min
A Cornerstone of American Society: The Family
*** Video Transcript Below... Hi friends, this video is a follow-up to our video from last week, The Role of the Family Unit, and today...
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Liz Bowers
- Dec 14, 2021
- 3 min
The Worthiest Companion: Martha Washington
"I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time nor distance can change." - George Washington (to his wife, 1775) Martha...
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Donna K. Rice
- Dec 3, 2021
- 2 min
Natural Law in the Declaration of Independence
Laying a Firm Foundation The Declaration of Independence sets forth a foundation of our country that has roots in the concept of Natural...
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Donna K. Rice
- Nov 23, 2021
- 4 min
Understanding the Separation of Church and State Debate
Religious Values in American Government The arguments regarding the concept of the separation of church and state are perhaps some of the...
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Liz Bowers
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Sarah Josepha Hale, The Mother of Thanksgiving
Drawing a Divided Nation Together Through Faith, Gratitude, and Family. We often think of the origins of Thanksgiving being the Pilgrims’...
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Donna K. Rice
- Nov 11, 2021
- 3 min
How the Search for Religious Freedom Shaped America
Understanding the Significance of the Mayflower Compact Several years ago I enjoyed the opportunity to take a Heritage Tour with Focus on...
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Donna K. Rice
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Religious Freedoms - A Cornerstone of Liberty
Religious freedom gives liberty the opportunity to flourish. It does not restrict as some might think. Why? Because the call of the...
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Donna K. Rice
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Natural Law, History, and Heritage
Some Things Should Never Change Natural Law Unless you study law or politics you’re not likely to be familiar with the concept of Natural...
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Donna K. Rice
- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
Let's Talk Principles
The Truest and deepest principles of human existence don't change with the times! Let's talk principles! Why is a discussion of...
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Liz Bowers
- Jul 26, 2021
- 4 min
Defining Republic Vs. Democracy
We often hear about "threats" to our Democracy, but are we even a Democracy? What is the difference between Republic and Democracy? This...
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Donna K. Rice
- Jul 13, 2021
- 2 min
Roots of Freedom
A grove of Aspen trees grows from the simple beginning of a single root. They become one of the largest organisms on the planet as a...
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Donna K. Rice
- Jun 30, 2021
- 2 min
Celebrating Independence Day in a Time of Fading Liberty
Let the inspiration of the past urge us on to a greater future. It feels like American liberties have taken a severe beating in the last...
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Donna K. Rice
- Jun 14, 2021
- 3 min
The Intentional Foundations of The American Republic
Today we'll be discussing the intentional foundations of the American Republic.
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