An American Holiday On The Fourth Of July

John Adams thought that America's birthday would be celebrated every year on the 2nd of July. Adams thought that the vote by the Continental Congress on July 2, 1776 to secede from British rule would become the date...

Boston Tea Party Hit Corporate Monopoly

"The Boston Tea Party was a direct action against a corporate monopoly that led to the birth of the United States. The raiders of the Tea Party pledged silence for 50 years. One of them, George R. T. Hewes, lived...

Religious Freedom Day in America

For such a time as this…reflection, blessing, and religious liberty. This from the Christian Post: " The United States commemorates on Wednesday the freedom of worship among its citizens, marking Religious...

Thomas Jefferson’s Gravestone

Thomas Jefferson couldn't make the July 4th party, but died that day ... and left his epitaph:"The citizens of Washington, D.C., planned a celebration for the United States’ 50th anniversary, and invited the living...

Presidents’ Day Week: Let History Judge

By John E. CareyPeace and FreedomFebruary 21, 2007 “We have not men fit for the times. We are deficient in genius, in education, in travel, in fortune — in everything.” So wrote Massachusetts delegate and future President John Adams as the First Continental Congress got...

Freedom of religion stretches across the board

"And not just any Koran. In his private swearing-in ceremony, Ellison had the honor of placing his hand on a copy of the Islamic sacred text owned by Thomas Jefferson, America's greatest advocate of religious liberty. "I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility...

Why You May Find Rumsfeld in the History Books Under War Criminal

"Prosecuting a war of aggression isn't Rumsfeld's only crime. He also participated in the highest levels of decision-making that allowed the extrajudicial execution of several people. Willful killing is a grave...

Military Bans Dissident Web Sites

*Al Franken Show *Dailykos *Talking Points Memo *Wonkette -- Scroll down to the item:  "Censoring Differing Opinions".

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