Although well meaning, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation did little to actually free slaves. It was not until the passage of the 13th Amendment that abolished slavery and gave the government the right to enforce this law. Then until the passage of the 14th Amendment, three years later, although “free” only white men had rights. American Minute … More Emancipation Proclamation –January 1, 1863
American Minute with Bill Federer …where the Magnetic Needle of History stands Vertical and Points Up” Christianity is the largest religion in the world, in addition to being the most persecuted. According to Pew Research Center (2015), approximately a third of the world’s population is Christian. Christmas Day could be considered the most celebrated religious holiday on the planet… READ MORE > > >
“Christmas can be celebrated in the school room with pine trees, tinsel and reindeer, but there must be no mention of the man whose birthday is being celebrated. One wonders how a teacher would answer if a student asked why it was called Christmas.” Ronald Reagan American Minute with Bill Federer “Through Jesus Christ the world will … More Christmas Prophecies & Presidential Addresses:
American Minute with Bill Federer 1777 Freezing Valley Forge & Starving Ships “If those few thousand men endured that long winter of suffering … what right have we to be of little faith?” Washington lost the Battle of Brandywine on September 11, 1777, and was force to retreat toward Philadelphia. READ MORE > > >
“In today’s era of hostility toward freedoms of religion and conscience, it is important to be reminded of challenges Americans have faced in the past.“ American Minute with Bill Federer “These are the times that try men’s souls” -The American Crisis, Thomas Paine, December, 1776 “Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have … More “These are the times that try men’s souls”
American Minute with Bill Federer From 1714 to 1718, James Oglethorpe was a military aide under the command of Prince Eugene of Savoy fighting to drive the Muslim Turks out of Belgrade, Serbia. READ MORE > > >
Today marks the 248th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. What events led these men to such an act, the article below reveals the story behind the story. American Minute with Bill Federer What led to the Boston Tea Party? Historical background of revolutionary event! . England and France had fought from the time of Richard the Lionheart and Philip II after … More What led to the Boston Tea Party?
American Minute with Bill Federer Bill of Rights were “Restrictive Clauses” to Prevent Federal Government from Ruling through Mandates Though George Washington presided at the Constitutional Convention, George Mason refused to sign the U.S. Constitution. Why? Because it did not put enough limits on the Federal Government. George Mason and George Washington were friends, both being from Virginia. When the Continental … More Bill of Rights were “Restrictive Clauses”
American Minute with Bill Federer “Eighty-six years have I have served him, and he has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King and my Savior?”-declared the aged Polycarp, a disciple of the Apostle John, as he stood in 155 AD before the Roman judge who ordered him to deny his faith or be killed. … More Saint Nicholas & the Origins of Secret Gift-Giving!
American Minute with Bill Federer “I had to make my own living and my own opportunity … Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. You have to get up and make them. “If I have accomplished anything in this life it is because I was willing to work hard.” Madam C.J. Walker … More Sojourner Truth, Betsey Stockton, Harriet Tubman, Anna Murray-Douglass & Notable Black Women Pioneers
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