Liberty and Order: Primary Documents
Sep 4th, 2011 | By admin
By Lance Banning (From The Jack Miller Center) Within three years of the inauguration of the new federal Constitution, America’s revolutionary leaders divided bitterly over the policies most appropriate for the infant nation. Within five years, two clashing groups were winning thousands of ordinary voters to their side. Within a decade, the collision had resulted in a full-blown party war. There has never been another struggle like it. These were the first true parties in the history of the world—the first, that is, to mobilize and organize a large proportion of a mass electorate for a national competition. More than that, these parties argued at a depth and fought with a ferocity that has never been repeated. The Federalists and the Jeffersonian Republicans—the friends of[continue reading...]
How did it end up in a suburban warehouse? By Paul Berger (http://www.forward.com) It started as a mystery. During a lecture in England last December, Jonathan Sarna, America’s foremost scholar of American Jewish history, said he did not know the whereabouts of one of American Jewry’s most important documents: George Washington’s letter to the Hebrew Congregation, in Newport, R.I. Upon this yellowed piece of 18th-century rag paper is a short but powerful statement from the first president of the United States reassuring one of the original colonial congregations that his nascent government guaranteed religious liberty for all. Library of Congress, Manuscript DivisionKeepsake: A copy of Washington’s letter to the Jews of Newport, found in the letter book of the President’s secretary. Click to enlarge image."For,
By Charles R. Lampson The word privateer evokes different meanings for different people. Perhaps the definitions of both privateer and pirate will point out the subtle differences between the two. Privateer: A person who sails under a nation's or state's "Letter of Marque" for the sole purpose of capturing prizes (ocher ships) selling the ship and cargo to make a profit for the men and crews. Only vessels of the enemy are fair game. Privateers sailed two types of vessels: one was well-manned for attacking and capturing the enemy's vessel the other was primarily a cargo ship. Pirate: A person who robs or plunders and commits illegal violence at sea or on the seashore. A pirate owes allegiance to no one but himself and his
(From http://www.peoplefinders.com) The founding fathers of our country played important roles during our the American revolution and subsequent building of our political system. Without the leadership of these seven founders beliefs we might not be where we are as a country today, and it is their beliefs and values which contributed to shaping the government and society we live in. Interestingly, though they sometimes worked in collaboration, they also had tumultuous relationships with one another. For instance, Hamilton was a great friend and ally of Washington's but he and Jefferson and Monroe were bitter political opponents. Perhaps it is their deeply held convictions and ability to compromise that best remind us of how this nation was created. Below you will find additional information on these men and American
A Memorial Day Remembrance Wallbuilders, February 2004, by David Barton Americans have lost much of their knowledge of basic historical facts, particularly those relating to the American Revolution. In fact, a recent survey of high-performing college seniors found that more thought that Ulysses S. Grant (a Civil War general in the 1860s) commanded the troops at Yorktown than George Washington (who actually did lead those troops in the 1780s). Since advanced college seniors cannot identify the commander-in-chief of the American Revolution, it is not surprising that today’s Americans know even less about the thousands of African Americans who fought during the Revolution, or that they participated in every major battle of the War. Although this part of our history is unfamiliar today, it was known
The 121st Congress will be held in the "Twin City" of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, July 8-13. Come join us as we celebrate the Centennial Celebration of the North Carolina Society which was established on 22 February 1911. The North Carolina Society last hosted a National Congress in Charlotte in May 1931 for the 42nd Congress. That was a long time ago. The The Twin City Quarter Hotel Complex at 425 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem hold the hotels for the event. Each hotel is joined by a bridge to connect them with the Congress. Meetings and General Sessions will be in the Marriott while the President’s Reception and the banquets will be held in the Embassy Suites. There is no other event in the hotels on
Compatriot Frank Buckles, the last living American World War I veteran and the subject of the cover story of the current SAR Magazine, died peacefully at his Charleston, West Virginia, home on Sunday, February 27, Frank Buckles was a SAR member for 75 years and a long time member of the Gen. Adam Stephen Chapter, WVSSAR. Celebrating his 110th birthday on February 1st, surrounded by family and friends, he was in relatively good health until his death. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey, and is survived by his daughter, Susannah Buckles Flanagan, and her husband. Buckles will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery with assistance of the NSSAR. An announcement of services is pending. My thoughts and prayers go out to Compatriot
