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Robert B. Charles
National Spokesman, AMAC
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AMAC Yesteryear
Marcus Aurelius and the Lost Art of Staying Composed
Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius wrote his 12-volume "Meditations" as private reminders, not a book to publish, and his rule holds: happiness depends on the quality of your thoughts.
Aug 13, 2026
AMAC Yesteryear
Sonny’s Smile: Lessons in Good Cheer from a Maine Logger
A Maine logger who ran a sawmill by day and led a Cub Scout troop by night taught a generation of boys knots, fires, first aid, and common sense.
Aug 12, 2026
Politics
Needle Giveaways: Do They Really Reduce Disease and Addiction?
Vancouver's needle-exchange study found frequent attendees were more likely to test positive for HIV, and Switzerland saw wider addiction, more deaths, and needle pricks in parks.
Aug 11, 2026
AMAC Yesteryear
Theodore Roosevelt's Enduring Lesson: America Is No Accident
In an August 1901 speech, Theodore Roosevelt warned that lip-loyalty counts for little, and that the only homage that matters is deeds, not words.
Aug 10, 2026
AMAC Yesteryear
The Bald Eagle: America's Enduring Symbol of Strength and Unity
Congress took six years to settle on the bald eagle in 1782, and Franklin never actually proposed a turkey — he only called it a more respectable bird.
Aug 7, 2026
AMAC Yesteryear
Tennyson’s Timeless Truths: Poetry That Still Comforts and Inspires
Born August 6, 1809, Tennyson wrote lines you know by heart — "'Tis better to have loved and lost" — often without knowing he wrote them.
Aug 6, 2026
Elections
The Lost Art of Conversation on the Campaign Trail
Running for governor offers daily lessons about people, patience, and the power of genuine conversation.
Aug 5, 2026
Politics
George Mason: The Founding Father Who Gave Us the Bill of Rights
George Mason refused to sign the Constitution in 1787 without a Bill of Rights, forcing the free speech, gun, and due process protections most Founders never thought to write down.
Aug 4, 2026
AMAC Yesteryear
Faith and Courage: The Enduring Legacy of America’s Military Chaplains
The first Continental Congress opened in 1774 with prayers led by Reverend Jacob Duche, and four chaplains gave their lives as the USS Dorchester sank in WWII.
Aug 3, 2026
Politics
Thomas Jefferson's Timeless Case for Free Speech
Thomas Jefferson understood that free speech, not violence, is how a free people find truth and settle differences. In his "Notes on the State of Virginia," he defended limited government and the open exchange of ideas as safeguards of liberty.
Jul 31, 2026
AMAC Yesteryear
Ben Franklin’s Silence That Helped Spark a Revolution
On January 29, 1774, British officials publicly humiliated Ben Franklin in a London room called the cockpit - and turned a peacemaker into a revolutionary.
Jul 30, 2026
AMAC Yesteryear
Edmund Burke’s Timeless Warning About Preserving American Liberty Today
Edmund Burke, the father of modern conservatism, championed liberty 250 years ago—and his words still speak to us today. He believed freedom survives only in a moral, engaged, and active republic. From the dangers of moral relativism to the cost of inaction, Burke's timeless observations offer guidance for our current political, economic, and cultural challenges. Discover why his wisdom remains a call to vigilance and action.
Jul 29, 2026
