Identity and the American Revolution
The American Revolution Was a Revolution Was the American Revolution truly a revolution? Well in the words of John Paul Jones, "I have not yet begun to fight." These words make you wonder about the kind of man he was. He was a man that loved his country and won the most important sea battle. People who are loyal to their own country are commended. Then those people who were still loyal ...read more
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All about the 4th of July
by Josh Wilde
The Stars and Stripes was waving and the CD blasted out "The Star Spangled Banner" as I entered the office of Willard T. Patriot, owner of the Patriot Casino...read more
The Portsmouth Hymn (Emerson and Concord revisited) By ruddy fort that stems the tide The flag December's freeze re-furled...read more
The Role of Women in the American Revolution And no, it didn't entirely consist of sitting around and sewing a flag. T...read more
by Jerry Curtis
America's founding values are essentially encapsulated in our Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson wrote: "We hold...read more
by Joseph Malek
There is only one root cause for the American Revolution. That being: "Taxation." You see, most, if not all, of those truly wel...read more
by Kevin Noonan
Points of Leadership A sure sign of outstanding leadership is selflessness and the willingness to acknowledge those with w...read more
I can trace my American heritage back to 1735. Through legal documents such as Military Records and Census Forms. One of the mo...read more
by Erin St John
After thoughtful consideration, here is a history student's top-ten list, with explanations. Enjoy! 1. ABRAHAM LINCOLN - By...read more
by Moira Bryant
Why must we question whether "The Star Spangled Banner" should be our national anthem? There is a reason it was written and pl...read more
ORGANIZATION At the time of our nation's official organization, the Congress met in New York City. It was 1789; our senators ...read more
by Shawn Cape
I am a disabled American veteran. I have fought in declared wars and I have taken part in UN sanctioned police actions. I hav...read more
by C.N.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under...read more
Homeschooling in the United States is often viewed as a recent phenomena, yet it is actually the root of our country's educatio...read more
Getting into the United States Military Academy at West Point is no more difficult than getting a full ride at any university. ...read more
