American Revolution
George Washington at Our 250th Anniversary
Years ago, I used to walk – when time allowed – the gardens of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, on the...
To June 1776!
We think of July 4, 1776, as the start of our Nation’s independence, which it certainly was – our “Declaration...
The Forgotten Founder Who Forced America’s Leap of Faith
In the lead-up to Independence Day on July 4 each year, many scholars like to point out that we “should”...
ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: The Wounded Boy Who Defied an Empire
In the heat of a Carolina June, a thin, red-haired boy stood in the yard of a British prison camp...
Jack Jouett Begins Midnight Ride – This Day in History
On June 3, 1781, a young Virginian named Jack Jouett carried out one of the most remarkable rides of the...
Parliament Enacts the Quartering Act of 1774 – This Day in History
On June 2, 1774, the British Parliament completed passage of the Quartering Act, the final measure in a series of...
The Patriot General George Washington Knew Would Come Through
The month of May is Jewish American Heritage Month. Since 2006, U.S. Presidents have issued proclamations in recognition of the...
ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: John Hart and the Quiet Courage that Built America
One of the most sinister lies being taught in many American schools today is that the American Revolution was not...
Freedom’s Origin –The Minutemen
Too often, we forget the events behind our lives, satisfied with less. Now and then, details are worth reviewing, the...
ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: Mordecai Gist and the Hour that Saved America
We celebrate, as we should, George Washington’s birthday on February 22. Yet Washington could well be considered a failed general...
Patrick Henry Voices American Opposition to British Policy and Declared “Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death!” – This Day in History
On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry delivered one of the most powerful and enduring speeches in American history, boldly voicing...
The Boston Massacre – This Day in History
On March 5, 1770, a violent confrontation in Boston, Massachusetts, known today as the Boston Massacre, ignited outrage in the...
ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: General Washington’s Valley Forge Prayer
While Congress officially recognized George Washington’s birthday on Monday – a holiday observed by most as “Presidents’ Day” – Washington’s...
ECHOES OF EXCEPTIONALISM: Defending the Accused – John Adams and the Radical Pursuit of Justice
As the nation digs out from a ferocious winter storm that swept across the heartland and Mid-Atlantic over the weekend,...
George Washington Sets Up Winter Quarters in Morristown, NJ – This Day in History
On January 6, 1777, General George Washington marched the weary Continental Army into Morristown, New Jersey, and formally set up...
Georgia Became the 4th State to Ratify the U.S. Constitution – This Day in History
On January 2, 1788, the state of Georgia took a decisive step in the formation of the United States when...
George Washington Crosses the Delaware – This Day in History
On December 25, 1776, in the midst of the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington executed one of the most...
The Boston Tea Party – This Day in History
On December 16, 1773, one of the most dramatic acts of protest in early American history unfolded on the cold...
Congress Renames the Nation – This Day in History
On September 9, 1776, the Second Continental Congress formally changed the name of the fledgling nation from the “United Colonies”...
Treaty of Paris Was Signed – This Day in History
On September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed at the Hotel d’York in Paris, a townhouse located at...
Johnny Tremain and American Patriotism: A Classic That Inspires Love of Country
As we approach the 250th anniversary of our country in 2026, we need to inculcate a love of our country...
Independence Day – Remembering
As we celebrate July 4th – Independence Day – take a moment to enjoy a look back and forward. Here...
Things Worth Fighting For: Lessons from Lexington and Concord 250 Years Later
250 years ago today, on a crisp spring morning in Massachusetts, the first seeds of American independence were sown in...
Why They Fought
AMAC Exclusive Written By: Joshua Charles There is no better day than this one--April 19th--to reflect on the sources of...
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