We learn from Walt Garlington that a figure in NC history– Thomas Burke from Hillsborough– advocated heavily for and originated some of the early language at the time of our nation’s founding that ultimately led to the Tenth Amendment. This, of course, is the constitutional provision that grants the states […]
Category: American History/ Heritage
Washington’s Mount Vernon
The Revolutionary War In The South
With a generous mention of Guilford Courthouse:
The Southern Prophets Who Foretold American Big Government
Jose Nino has a good article about several southern Anti-Federalists who were among those during the Founding and the early days of the Republic who warned about the Constitution leaving open a pathway for those who would increase the power and size of the federal government at the expense of […]
Valley Forge
American Revolution Interpretation
Importance Of The Electoral College
The Jefferson Memorial
Easily my favorite monument in Washington, D.C.:
“Revolutionary America”
Hillsdale College has produced a two-hour documentary on the American Revolution that will air in theaters starting next weekend. It is called “Revolutionary America”. You can find out more about it, search for theaters and watch the trailer here. I can guarantee that it will respect and honor our nation’s […]