General Orders, 9 July 1776…Head Quarters, New York…by Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, July 9, 1776, General George Washington orders that the Declaration of Independence is to be read to the troops. General Orders, 9 July 1776...Head Quarters, New York... ...The Honorable the Continental Congress, impelled by the dictates of duty, policy, and necessity, having been pleased to dissolve the Connection which subsisted between this Country, and Great Britain, and to declare the United Colonies of North America, free and independent STATES: The several brigades are to be drawn up this evening on their respective Parades, at six o'clock, when the declaration of Congress, shewing the grounds & reasons of this measure, [...]
The Freedom of the Press – By Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, July 8, 1889, the “Wall Street Journal” begins publishing. “Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech or of the press...” #FirstAmendment Sir William Blackstone said, “Every freeman has an undoubted right to lay what sentiments he pleases before the public.” Freedom of speech is essential in a society, for free debate leads to the correction of public errors. But Blackstone also warned that “if he publishes what is improper, mischievous, or illegal, he must take the consequences of his temerity.” Freedom of speech comes with responsibilities. “The only security of all is in a free press. The force [...]
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY WE THE KIDS 2022!
July 4th, 2020 LET FREEDOM RING!!
Welcome Retired Sheriff Brad Rogers – To WTK Advisory Board
Brad Rogers is a 35-year veteran as a Peace Officer. He was the elected Sheriff of Elkhart County, Indiana, from 2011-2018, ending with Indiana’s two-term limit. As Sheriff, Brad appeared on Fox and Friends and in an Anderson Cooper town hall, as a staunch defender of the second amendment and Constitutional government. His role in interposing for citizens of his county from government overreach is as follows: • Brad is nationally known for his role in defending an Amish milk farmer from federal government overreach. • Brad successfully intervened from an over-zealous local mayor would wanted to unilaterally disconnect [...]
Monday is Independence Day! However OTD# June 28th… by Daniel Sheridan
However, it was #OTD, June 28th, 1776, a committee consisting of John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston presented the Declaration of Independence to the Continental Congress. To best celebrate that day, we should try to put ourselves in our founder's shoes. What were they doing when they signed their names on that document? What could it have cost them? Would we have done the same? Think about these questions throughout the week. John Adams said, "Posterity! You will never know, how much it cost the present Generation, to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will [...]
Captain John Barry: An American-Irish Naval Hero and “Father of the American Navy” – By Daniel Sheridan
Captain John Barry: An American-Irish Naval Hero and “Father of the American Navy” – By Daniel Sheridan On June 27, 1963, President John F. Kennedy laid a wreath at the memorial to the Revolutionary War hero, John Barry, of Wexford, on the first full day of his visit to Ireland. Who is John Barry? The British Navy dominated the seas in the 1770s. During the Revolutionary War, the American Navy was no match for them. But private ship owners bravely filled the gap. Congress granted them the authority to “distress the enemies of the United States by sea or land.” [...]
An Early Constitutional Crisis: An Act Concerning Aliens – by Daniel Sheridan
#OTD, June 25, 1798, An Act Concerning Aliens is by Daniel SheridanIt’s the 1790s. Trouble is brewing in France. Meanwhile, we were having trouble at home. Many American newspapers favored France, and the editors viciously attacked President Adams and Great Britain. In 1798, Congress tried to check these offenses by passing two laws:1. The Alien Law authorized the President to banish any foreigner he considered dangerous to the peace and safety of America. The law read in part: “Confers power on the President to order aliens to depart…Such as the President shall judge dangerous to the peace and safety of [...]
June 23rd, 1888, the first African American is nominated for President by Dan Sheridan
OTD# June 23rd, 1888, at the Republican National Convention in Chicago, the first African American is nominated for President. Who was he? The story is here:
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 [...]