Jimmy Carter has died. For those who did not live through the 1970’s he may seem like a distant and unremarkable figure. During his administration we suffered much. Runaway inflation, gas shortages, and the humiliation of the Iranian hostage situation. America chose to replace him with a celebrity politician who…
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The Day the U.S. Invaded Canada and Lost: The War of 1812
When you think of U.S. military history, victories like the Revolutionary War, World War II, and even underdog triumphs like the Battle of the Alamo come to mind. But what about the time America tried to invade Canada? Spoiler: It didn’t go well. In fact, it went so poorly that…
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How Common Sense Policy Gave Us GPS
It is essential that we remember the importance of common sense policies that improve the daily lives of the average individual. May 2, 2000, marks an often-overlooked political moment in American history. In a move that changed civilian access to technology worldwide, the Clinton administration chose to turn off Selective…
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George Washington’s Secret Weapon: Invisible Ink
During the American Revolution, the battlefield wasn’t just on the front lines—it was in secret back rooms, whispered exchanges, and apparently invisble ink. General George Washington, revered for his leadership and military strategy, was also a master of espionage. One of his lesser-known but critical tactics involved invisible ink, a…
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The 17 Year Old That Created The Modern United States Flag: Robert Heft
The Assignment: In 1958, Robert G. Heft was a 17-year-old junior at Lancaster High School in Ohio. When his history teacher assigned a class project to design a new U.S. flag, Heft decided to go beyond the conventional. At the time, the United States had 48 states, but Heft anticipated…
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The Four Hundred; Caroline Astor and Her New High Society
The Gilded age in New York was a fascinating point in time full of innovation, and the four hundred played a crucial role in this development.
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E Pluribus Unum
E Pluribus Unum was the American Motto chosen by our Founders. These men with the exception of George Washington were classically trained scholars.
A Word From Our Founders
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John Jay
John Jay has historically been relegated to the second tier of the Founding Fathers. Yet he was instrumental in getting New York to ratify the Constitution. Had either Virginia or New York failed to ratify the Constitution it is unlikely that the young nation would have survived. He successfully negotiated…