Probably due to our technologically focused society, we tend to think mostly about military power when it comes to wars. Yet, as the propaganda and morale efforts of the 20th century show, the spirit of the people is often critical to success on the battlefield. Even in recent history, we’ve seen weaker military powers eventually
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It’s fashionable now to look cynically upon the Founders of our country, to dismiss their efforts as just rich, white men trying to grab power from other rich, white men. And while many of our educational and political leaders may push such a view, it’s ultimately simplistic and juvenile, likely driven by a cultural Marxist
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When we think of Independence Day and the men who affixed their signatures to the Declaration of Independence, it’s easy to lump them all together as wizened old men. But while some – such as 70-year-old Benjamin Franklin – were certainly getting up in age, many others were remarkably young. Consider the following list of
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It is a wise general rule to pay little or no attention to anything celebrities say. I am usually a firm subscriber to this rule, but I’m going to break it here. Roseanne Barr actually said something in an interview yesterday that piqued my interest. Barr, who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2012, was quoted
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As Intellectual Takeout noted yesterday, American students are sadly failing in the areas of civics and history. According to the 2014 Nation’s Report Card, only 23 percent of students achieve proficiency in civics and only 18 percent met U.S. history proficiency standards. Unfortunately, such limited knowledge can often lead to some embarrassing moments. Check out
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Reflecting on the American Revolution in 1818, John Adams wrote, “The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations.” And so it is today. Last week’s tectonic shifts in law and culture were not aberrations; they were the culmination of a revolution
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