We have been hailing the Civil Rights Era as a grand and universal success for decades. Desegregation is an unquestionable good in the eyes of all good Americans. So, let’s take a
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As we have often argued on this site, we really do hope and pray for peace. Yet, as we have also pointed out, it does not appear that peace is what awaits
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Editor’s Note: This is an adapted transcript of the note sent by General Robert E. Lee to the Confederate soldiers before the Battle of Spotsylvania in May 1864. The transcript we used
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Editor’s Note: The following account is taken from Historical Tales, by Charles Morris (published 1896). On a summer’s day, many centuries ago, a young gentleman of Scotland was fishing in the river
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Editor’s note: The following is excerpted from Hero Tales from American History, by Henry Cabot Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt. When, in 1814, Napoleon was overthrown and forced to retire to Elba, the
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One of the most important single ideas that caused Western Civilization to evolve into the rich and prosperous place it has been for about 400 years now is what was once known
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Editor’s note: The following is excerpted from The Awakening of Europe, by M.B. Synge (published 1903) “To achieve what they have undertaken, or else to give reason wherefore it will not be.”
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Editor’s Note: We are happy to offer another contribution from our friend, Adam Piggott. You can read this (and other) posts on his site, as well. During my time spent living as
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Editor’s Note: The following account is taken from Historical Tales, by Charles Morris (published 1896). One day, in the far-off sixth century, a youthful deacon of the Roman Church walked into the
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Editor’s Note: Both of these thoughts were originally penned in 2011, but are still relevant today. Perspective on Banking Freedom So last year I was researching offshore banking, and let’s face
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Editor’s Note: The following account is taken from Historical Tales, Vol. IV, by Charles Morris (published 1896) From the main peak of the flag ship Victory hung out Admiral Nelson’s famous signal,
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