History
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Yes, It's Still Columbus Day
We recognize historical figures not because they're perfect but because they did notable things.
Read more Number One Remains Number One: The Washington Legacy
I am in awe when I consider how Washington impacted all future presidents.
NYC Targets Its 'Racist' Monuments
It's as if the city didn't have enough REAL problems to worry about.
First in the Heart of His Countrymen
A look back at George Washington and why he deserved devotion and praise.
The Gap in Ideology Widens
While Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson both served as advisors to President George Washington, their advice differed.
Biden Defiles 9/11
Even on our nation's most solemn of days, this president can't seem to help but lie about himself.
The Father of Our Country
Our first president had not lobbied for the job. In fact, he did not want the position.
The Wind With No Name
This Labor Day we recall the 1935 hurricane and the poor people who were in the wrong place at the worst time.
Political Parties — Oh, My!
The strongest factions morphed into our first political parties and are now an accepted part of our republic.
A New Government for the People
We have a Constitution and, thanks to George Mason, a Bill of Rights will be a reality! The hard work has been done — or has it?
Talking Individual Rights
The Anti-Federalists argued that English common law would only be valid if they were a part of the United States Constitution.
Let the Voting Begin
Imagine if all the work had been done by the Founders but then the states had chosen to negate the compromises reached.
The Federalist Papers
Those urging the ratification of the U.S. Constitution were not sitting idle. Three prominent political theorists decided to take their position to the people.
Now It's a National Debate
The Anti-Federalists were hesitant to trust a centralized government designed to represent all the people from across the new nation.
Almost Finished!
After all the diligent work by the Constitutional Convention delegates, state approval should be relatively easy, right? Maybe not.
May It Please the Court
Since many of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention were lawyers, they were able to debate and then compromise on the best design for a judicial system.
Oh, Wait — We're Not Finished!
Creating a trustworthy executive branch after having just won independence from a tone-deaf English king was a daunting task.
Read more The Raging Debates
The question was who holds the power — small states, big states, or a balance of power between the states?