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Phill Kline, Staff Writer at AMAC

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Phill Kline

Staff Writer

AMAC Staff Writing since 2026

38

Articles published

1

Year with AMAC

4

Topics covered

Oct 9, 2026

Latest article

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38 articles

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: The Midnight Ride of Caesar Rodney

Caesar Rodney’s midnight ride through a violent storm, despite crippling illness, helped secure Delaware’s vote for independence and became a lasting symbol of courage, sacrifice, and American exceptionalism.

Jul 24, 2026

Politics

American Exceptionalism: The Parchment That Birthed a People

Based on remarks by Phill Kline, this speech reflects on the Declaration of Independence, the sacrifices that secured American liberty, and the enduring responsibility to preserve the nation's founding ideals.

Jul 15, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: “Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land”

The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence transformed a congressional document into the voice of a nation, reminding Americans that liberty endures through faith, courage, and the commitment of ordinary citizens.

Jul 2, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: How Fresh Eyes Restore the Hope of America

America’s greatest strength is found not in headlines but in everyday life. By rejecting manufactured outrage and embracing gratitude, community, and personal engagement, we can rediscover the nation visitors still see with fresh eyes.

Jun 26, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: The Limping Lady from Maryland Who Defied Nazi Tyranny

Hunted by the Gestapo, Virginia Hall crossed the Pyrenees on a failing prosthetic leg, returned to occupied France, and became one of the most effective Allied spies of World War II.

Jun 12, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: The Wounded Boy Who Defied an Empire

Before he became a general and president, Andrew Jackson was a wounded teenage prisoner who endured British captivity, disease, and loss during the Revolutionary War—and never broke.

Jun 5, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: The Quiet Greatness of a Nation

America’s strength has always come from ordinary citizens, not Washington. The story of Rhode Island’s Constitution ratification reminds us that self-government depends on character, community, and civic responsibility.

May 29, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: Lt. John Robert Fox and the Stories That Keep a Nation Free

The story of Lt. John Robert Fox reminds us that Memorial Day is about real sacrifice, real courage, and the Americans who gave everything to defend freedom.

May 22, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: The Men Who Bring Them Home

From the frozen hell of Chosin Reservoir to modern rescue missions, America’s promise to leave no one behind defines the nation’s moral character and military courage.

May 15, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: Ira Hayes, Johnny Cash, and America’s Eternal Debt of Gratitude

The story of Ira Hayes reveals the sacrifice behind America’s most iconic wartime photograph.

May 8, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: Maynard “Snuffy” Smith and the Fire in the Sky

The story of Maynard “Snuffy” Smith highlights extraordinary courage during World War II, showing how one airman’s bravery saved lives and exemplified the enduring spirit behind American freedom.

May 1, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: Dr. Joseph Warren and the Call of Liberty

Joseph Warren’s courage at Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill reminds Americans that liberty survives through citizens willing to act decisively and serve selflessly.

Apr 27, 2026