James Monroe, 5th President

American Minute with Bill Federer James Monroe, 5th President “When the people become ignorant & corrupt … they become the willing instruments of their own … ruin” James Monroe’s great-grandfather, Captain Andrew Monroe, fought as a Royalist on behalf of King Charles I in the English Civil War. He was taken prisoner, and in 1647, was exiled to Virginia. There Andrew acquired a … More James Monroe, 5th President

Citizen’s Guide: D.C. Statehood Danger

No one should oppose D.C., Guam, or Puerto Rico for that matter from becoming states if they desire through the LEGAL and CONSTITUTIONAL process. The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives approved a measure last week that would grant statehood to a renamed Washington, Douglass Commonwealth. This new 51st state would receive one House representative and two … More Citizen’s Guide: D.C. Statehood Danger

Ulysses S. Grant

American Minute with Bill Federer Ulysses S. Grant: Union General & 18th President “Hold fast to the Bible as the sheet anchor of your liberties”  Hiram Ulysses Grant was born APRIL 27, 1822, to a Methodist family in Ohio. He did not like the initials H.U.G., so he rearranged them to U.H.G. When he was nominated at age 17 for … More Ulysses S. Grant

Trail of Tears, Oklahoma, Land Rush, Oil & Cherokee Cowboy Will Rogers

American Minute with Bill Federer Gold had been discovered in Dahlonega, Georgia, in 1828. It was the first major gold rush in America. Unfortunately, most of the gold was located on Cherokee land in what is today north Georgia… Source: https://americanminute.com/blogs/todays-american-minute/trail-of-tears-oklahoma-land-rush-oil-cherokee-cowboy-will-rogers-american-minute-with-bill-federer

David Brainerd “It might have convinced an atheist, that the Lord was indeed in the place!”

American Minute with Bill Federer David Brainerd was born in Haddam, Connecticut, APRIL 20, 1718. His parents died while he was a young teenager… Source: https://americanminute.com/blogs/todays-american-minute/david-brainerd-oh-how-precious-is-time-that-god-would-make-me-more-fruitful-american-minute-with-bill-federer ALSO SEE: https://fsmandfsmwo.blog/2020/01/14/today-in-church-and-u-s-history-10/

Webster’s 1828 Dictionary:

American Minute with Bill Federer FYI This is my go too online dictionary Webster’s 1828 Dictionary: “The Christian religion is … one of the first things in which all children … ought to be instructed”  Noah Webster had served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. In 1781, Webster received his Master’s Degree from Yale, with his dissertation: “On the universal … More Webster’s 1828 Dictionary:

American Minute(s) with Bill Federer

Today we share 2 stories Insights of Ben Franklin: Printer, Postmaster, Ambassador, Author, Inventor, Scientist, and Founding Father  Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, January 17, 1706, the 15th of 18 children, to Josiah Franklin, a poor Puritan candle and soap maker, and dyer of cloth. At age 12, Benjamin was apprenticed to his brother James Franklin’s print shop… Source: https://americanminute.com/blogs/todays-american-minute/insights-of-ben-franklin-printer-postmaster-ambassador-author-inventor-scientist-and-founding-father-american-minute-with-bill-federer William Brewster, and How … More American Minute(s) with Bill Federer

Jefferson’s views on Jesus, Religious Freedom, Rights of Conscience, Government, Indians, Islam, Slavery & more

American Minute with Bill Federer Inscribed on the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, are his words: “God who gave us life gave us liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that his justice cannot sleep forever.” Thomas … More Jefferson’s views on Jesus, Religious Freedom, Rights of Conscience, Government, Indians, Islam, Slavery & more