Posts Tagged ‘Founding of America’
“A Standing Miracle”: Washington’s Farewell to His Army on November 2, 1783
. …the singular interpositions of Providence in our feeble condition were such, as could scarcely escape the attention of the most unobserving, while the unparalleled perseverence of the Armies of…
Read MoreAmerica the Republic: Why America Wasn’t Created as a Democracy
In recent years, there’s been a lot of chatter about our democracy or democratic form of government. Some political commentators use fear to suggest our “democracy is in peril” if…
Read MorePilgrims, the Mayflower and Squanto: The Real Story of Thanksgiving
This week we celebrate Thanksgiving Day. It’s a day we gather for turkey and dressing, sweet potatoes and pie. We’ll congregate with friends and family, watch football and…
Read MoreThe Black Robe Regiment: How a Group of Patriots Founded America
They were called the “Black Robe Regiment.” A group of patriots who served in Congress, presided over influential American schools, led troops in the Revolutionary War, signed the Declaration of…
Read MoreThe Pain of Thomas Paine
In 1776 Thomas Paine was a “rock star” among American patriots. His writings inspired a loosely united thirteen colonies to revolt against the great British Empire. But Paine lived down…
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