William Jennings Bryan Revisited

Tapping Trump to run again in 2024 may seem sensible, but Trump’s downward political trajectory looks eerily like William Jennings Bryan’s. By SEAN-MICHAEL PIGEON July 9, 2021 6:30 AM William Jennings Bryan gave one of the most important speeches in American political development 125 years ago today — on July 9, 1896. The Nebraskan’s “Cross of Gold … More William Jennings Bryan Revisited

Inspiring American Stories for Your 4th of July

Every year on the Fourth—Independence Day—we remind ourselves of all that makes America what Lincoln called it, “the last best hope of earth.” This reminder is especially needful now. The Claremont Institute was founded over 40 years ago to teach Americans what it is about our country that makes it worth the last full measure … More Inspiring American Stories for Your 4th of July

Inside story on how the 1776 Commission refused to be canceled by Biden

1776 Commission—comprised of some of America’s most distinguished scholars and historians—has released a report presenting a definitive chronicle of the American founding, a powerful description of the effect the principles of the Declaration of Independence have had on this Nation’s history, and a dispositive rebuttal of reckless “re-education” attempts that seek to reframe American history around … More Inside story on how the 1776 Commission refused to be canceled by Biden

Irving Berlin & the classic song “God Bless America!”

American Minute with Bill Federer Irving Berlin was born in Russia, the son of a Jewish rabbi, on MAY 11, 1888. At 4-years-old, he immigrated with his family to New York. Falling in love with America, he served as a U.S. infantry sergeant in World War I. SOURCE: https://americanminute.com/blogs/todays-american-minute/irving-berlin-the-classic-song-god-bless-america-american-minute-with-bill-federer

Why did Biden Nix God in Prayer Address?

NEW YORK, May 7, 2021 /Christian Newswire/ — Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on President Joe Biden’s National Day of Prayer address: President Biden raised more than eyebrows when he omitted any mention of God in his National Day of Prayer proclamation. What he did was unprecedented: No previous president has failed to mention … More Why did Biden Nix God in Prayer Address?

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

James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience

American Minute with Bill Federer Lockdowns on Virginia Baptists shaped James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience In times of crisis, people turn to Christ, and following the crisis of the French and Indian War, there was a move towards religion in the colonies. Virginia’s government, though, was established Anglican and imposed strict lockdowns on unapproved church gatherings. A Virginia historical marker reads: … More James Madison’s views on Freedom of Conscience