A Christian Inventor Makes Food Cheaper, Saves Labor, and Donates to Charity by Dan Sheridan
#OTD, June 21, 1834, Cyrus McCormick, a Christian, inventor, and businessman, patents his reaper. He made a fortune, much of it going to charity. His machine saved labor, made food cheaper for everyone, and built the American West, by Dan Sheridan Listen to this:
Marc and daughter, Rachel Urbach invite you and your family to partner with We The Kids and take the Pledge challenge
https://youtu.be/25OhNQDVGHk We The Kids invites you and your family to partner with We The Kids and take the We The Kids pledge challenge. All entries need to be submitted before July 3rd, 2022. Send your name, State, and video to wethekidsteam@gmail.com
The Benevolent Lawgiver Who Made Religious Freedom The Basis Of The State – By Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, June 20, 1632, one of the wisest and benevolent lawgivers of all ages is given rights to land near the Chesapeake Bay; then, one year later, on this same day, he’s granted a Colonial Charter. One historian says he was “the first man in the world to seek for religious security, peace, and prosperity by the practice of justice, and not by the exercise of power.”Here’s the story.
The Founding Fathers’ Happy Father’s Day – by Marc Urbach
Published by Teacher and Author Marc UrbachJust a bunch of young to middle-aged, Christian men changed the world forever.  The Founding FathersHappy Father's Day!Why and how did they do this? What was their base, their foundation? I believe their strong belief in God, natural rights, and liberty enabled them to declare their independence from King George III. They not only inspired colonists to form militias and join the Continental Army, but they also inspired other peoples around the world. Thus the Founding Fathers changed history and the way people live. The Founding Fathers Matter!!For two thousand years of European history, people lived [...]
Happy #FlagDay! Do you know the story behind the flag? By Daniel Sheridan
The Story of the First Stars and Stripes – By Daniel Sheridan#OTD, June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress authorized the “stars and stripes†flag for the new United States.On the right of the provided photo is the British Union Jack with the red cross of St. George and the Scottish white cross of St. Andrew. General George Washington used the flag on the left at Cambridge in January 1776. The flag in the middle, our “stars and stripes,†was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, when Americans exchanged the British Union for a Union of 13 States, [...]
June 12, 1776, the Virginia Constitutional Convention approves George Mason’s Bill of Rights. Why should we care? by Daniel Sheridan
June 12, 1776, the Virginia Constitutional Convention approves George Mason’s Bill of Rights. Why should we care?By Daniel SheridanRecurrence to Fundamental Principles, Love, and Charity: The Foundations of a Free Society – By Daniel Sheridan1776 was the year of the Declaration of Independence and constitution-making in the new states. One question Americans couldn’t answer yet: Who had the right to declare what the law shall be?Historian Forrest McDonald describes the problem facing the Patriots:“Of the eight constitutions established in 1776, six were drafted by bodies especially elected for the purpose, but they were never submitted to anyone for ratification…Proclamation of [...]
June 5, 1944, General Eisenhower, having decided to launch Operation by Daniel Sheridan
June 5, 1944, General Eisenhower, having decided to launch Operation Overlord, sent a message to every member of the armed forces! By Daniel Sheridan June 6th, 2022SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY FORCESoldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi [...]
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Loyal Opposition – By Daniel Sheridan
Today is John Wayne's Birthday. He was born on May 26, 1906. Here's one thing we can learn from him.John Wayne was a famous American actor and an outspoken conservative Republican. However, he respected and supported whoever held the job – for the office is more important than the man. Beginning with President Kennedy, Wayne would send a letter applauding the new president saying, "congratulations from the loyal opposition." He sent the same message to other presidents he didn’t vote for, like Lyndon B. Johnson and Jimmy Carter. Duke, as Wayne was called, criticized some of Kennedy's policies, but when [...]
Original Intent, Individual Dignity, and Freedom of Conscience by Daniel Sheridan
By Daniel Sheridan On this day, May 25, 1521, Martin Luther is declared an outlaw. However, the words that sealed his condemnation are the foundations of a free society. Here’s the story.
Signers of Declaration – WTK Liberty Players & our History Mystery Guest!
 WE THE KIDS S2 E2-SIGNERS OF DECLARATION & WTK LIBERTY PLAYERS  WE THE KIDS - S2 E3--SIGNERS OF DECLARATION & WTK LIBERTY PLAYERS Mrs. Abigail Adams Biography Abigail Adams Biography (1744-1818)Mrs. Abigail (nee Smith) Adams was the daughter of Reverend William Smith, an “Old Light†Puritan Minister in Weymouth, Massachusetts and Mrs. Elizabeth (nee Quincy) Smith. Her mother taught Abigail and her siblings: Mary Smith Cranch, William Smith, and Elizabeth “Betsy†Smith Shaw-Peabody, how to read and write. Due to her father’s extensive library collection, Abigail enjoyed studying philosophy, law, politics, and history.Mrs. Adams was the first Second [...]
America’s First Declaration of Independence: A Town Meeting Production by Daniel Sheridan
May 20, 1775, the first Colonial Declaration of Independence was written, or was it? Did you that over ninety “Declarations of Independence” were written by townships and counties throughout the colonies between April and July of 1776, three months before Jefferson’s hallowed parchment? America is the product of town meetings – a bottom-up movement. Here’s the story.