The Jerry Russell Civil War Preservation Memorial Award – General Ulysses S. Grant
General Grant, "I take a great deal of pride (with an equal dose of humility) to bring to your attention this award given me by the West Coast CWRT Conference in Fresno, CA, on November 4th, last. I was stunned to receive it. I had no notion I was being considered for this honor. It is doubly sweet because General Parker Hills (USA, Ret.) was also awarded the same honor and plaque. It is only the second time in the history of the Conference that dual recipients were honored." Needless to say, I am pleased. ......... Curt Fields aka [...]
Let it Be Christmas
Written by Doug Todd, USMC, 63-67
First National Day of Thanksgiving
First National Day of Thanksgiving on Thursday, December 18, 1777
WTK S1:E16 “What is the Forgotten Story of the Pilgrims’ SECOND Thanksgiving?”
(Chapter 11 page 151 of “Forgotten American Stories: Celebrating America’s Constitution”) Click here to listen: Historian Arch Hunter & Author Lydia Nuttall talk about Forgotten American Stories & The WTK Liberty Player Kids, Daniel. Questions: Where can you find the account of the Pilgrims’ SECOND Thanksgiving? What is the background behind it? Why did the Pilgrims first choose the “common store” way of providing for themselves? Why did they later choose a ”free enterprise” / “free-market economy” of providing for themselves? What is the forgotten story of the Pilgrims’ SECOND Thanksgiving? What can we learn from this documented [...]
Winner WTK Liberty Player Elizabeth C – Tea Party Youth Constitution Challenge – 2023
Tea Party Youth Constitution Challenge - 2023 NATURAL LAWS by Elizabeth C and How They Influenced our Founders as They Created the US Constitution What are Natural laws? Natural laws are a body of unchanging moral principles regarded as a basis for all human conduct. These principles influenced the Founding Fathers very strongly. According to The Constitution Leadership Initiative, most believed that natural law was a gift from the Creator. Natural law also sparked natural rights. The Pennsylvania Constitution states, “That all men are born equally free and independent and have certain natural, inherent, and inalienable rights. Among which are, [...]
We The Kids launch Nov. 7 “Student Freedom Voices Walk-In For Jewish Students”
We The Kids launch 'Student Freedom Voices Walk-In For Jewish Students' on November 7 By Kevin Fobbs November 1, 2023 How will America’s children remember October 7, when over 1,400 innocent Israelis including children and babies and 31 Americans were brutally massacred? We The Kids believes that by enlisting millions of young American voices to acknowledge the second Jewish holocaust and support Jewish youth, the truth of the 2nd Holocaust will not be buried beneath the rubble of vile escalating Hamas hatred. We The Kids will use Nov.7 campaign launch to ignite love, and freedom voices in communities, K-12, and [...]
Moms for Liberty Hosts Author Rebecca Price Janney in Nazareth
Reposted with permission from 69 News wfmztv NAZARETH, Pa. — "I try to find any type of events that are educational to bring him to," said Kirsten Antonioli. Antonioli home-schools her 9-year-old son, Josiah. She's been looking for ways to engage him in U.S. History. Once she heard that local author Rebecca Price Janney would be teaching kids about the Constitution at the Nazareth Memorial Library, she decided to bring him. "I thought that this was perfect to teach him about the United States and how the Constitution was formed," said Antonioli. "I learned all about what happened back then," said [...]
Recipient of Veteran Service Award Dedicates Efforts to Fellow Veterans’ Well-being
By Mike BollingerTom Britt has called Johnston County home since 2008, dedicating the past 15 years to serving his fellow veterans in various capacities. In recognition of his unwavering commitment, Britt has been honored with the prestigious Johnston Now Veteran Service Award.For Britt, being a veteran is a lifelong commitment. He firmly believes that if he has the capacity to assist his fellow veterans, he will continue to do so, motivated by the memory of friends he lost during his service. Britt served in the U.S. Army from May 27, 1966, until May 26, 1969, achieving the rank of Specialist [...]
WWII Army Veteran’s 100th birthday! – Make Her Dream Come True
Reposted with permission by Lucy GonzalesPlease join We The Kids to send a Birthday card to Ethelyn Bell 100 year old, on Oct 4, 2023HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS. BELL!From all of us at We The Kids In Bonham, Texas, Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham of the Veterans Land Board is calling on the local community and all of Texas to show support for Ethelyn Szad Bell, a U.S. Army Veteran residing at the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home, who's turning 100 on October 4th. She hopes to receive 100 birthday cards.Ethelyn Bell began her military service at 21, serving as [...]
WTK SPECIAL: “We The Kids Constitution Day Special!” CELEBRATE Constitution Day! September 17, 1787 “What Is the Success Formula of the U.S. Constitution?” GalleryWTK SPECIAL: “We The Kids Constitution Day Special!” CELEBRATE Constitution Day! September 17, 1787 “What Is the Success Formula of the U.S. Constitution?”
WTK SPECIAL: “We The Kids Constitution Day Special!” CELEBRATE Constitution Day! September 17, 1787 “What Is the Success Formula of the U.S. Constitution?”
(Chapter 9 page 107 of “Forgotten American Stories: Celebrating America’s Constitution”) Click here to listen: Historian Arch Hunter & Author Lydia Nuttall talk about Forgotten American Stories & The WTK Reporter Daniel and Christelle. Questions: *What do we mean by “success formula”? (What is a “formula”?) *What did this “formula” make the U.S. Constitution successful at accomplishing? *What IS the “success formula” of the U.S. Constitution?1. Sovereignty of the People2. Separation of Powers3. Limited Powers of Government4. Representation5. A Moral and Religious People *If we leave out any of these success formula elements, what could happen to our “United” States [...]
WE THE KIDS Gold Star Mom – Susan Price, Fighting For Our Freedom
Susan Price, Gold Star MotherPatriot, Investigative Researcher,National Voice, Veteran Advocate, Advocate for Justice.Susan Price is a Gold Star Mother and resides in the Tampa, Florida, area. She is the daughter of a Marine and an Army Veteran herself, yet most importantly, she is the mother of American Hero, Marine Gunnery Sgt. Aaron M. Kenefick, who was KIA, on September 8th, 2009, in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan during a complex ambush in the village of 'Ganjgal' forever tied to two Living Medal of Honor Recipients, Marine Corporal Dakota Meyer and Army Captain Will Swenson.Through the death and grief of her [...]
Helen Keller “Self-pity is our worst enemy” – American Minute with Bill Federer
LISTEN (text to speech) ‌ ‌ ‌ American Minute with Bill Federer Helen Keller "Self-pity is our worst enemy" Read American Minute Helen Keller was born June 27, 1880. At the age of two she suffered an illness that left her blind and deaf ... continue reading American Minute here .. Download as PDF ... American Minute-Notable Events of American Significance Remembered on the Date They Occurred Her parents took her to Dr. Alexander Graham Bell who recommended the Perkins Institute for the Blind in Boston. It was there, at age of 7, that Helen Keller was taught by Anne [...]