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1905, 2022

WE THE KIDS Interview with President James Madison

We The Kids Radio Podcast Welcome President James Madison aka Kyle JenksProfessional Interpreter of Pres. James Madison Writer / Director / Producer / Promoter / Actor James and Dolley: Opposites Attract http://leagueofmostinterestinggentlem… www.facebook.com/PresidentMadison IG: @madisonportrayer IG: @jenks_kyle Drums Along the Mohawk Outdoor Drama by Walter D. Edmonds www.facebook.com/DrumsAlongTheMohawk (216) 509-7502 WE THE KIDS - S2E4-WTK LIBERTY PLAYERS- JAMES MADISON WE THE KIDS OUTTAKES WITH VIDEO https://youtu.be/5wUB_WI7eZ4   James Madison The 4th President of the United States Re-posted with permission from The White House and The White House Historical Association James Madison, America’s fourth President (1809-1817), made a major contribution to [...]

1905, 2022

The First International Peace Conference By Daniel Sheridan

By Daniel Sheridan On this day, May 19th, 1899, reps of the first International Peace Conference contemplate their awesome responsibility.Wars abounded in the years leading up to 1899. The expanding technology was making the world a smaller place. As a result, many saw the need for... 

1805, 2022

Marquette’s Last Missionary Trip By Daniel W. Sheridan

By Daniel W. Sheridan On this day, May 18th, 1675, Marquette completed his mission.   “I found myself in the blessed necessity of exposing my life for the salvation of these peoples, and especially of the Illinois, who have very urgently entreated me…to carry the word of God to their country.” Jacques Marquette Those are the words of Jacques Marquette, who gave his life in the service of...

1705, 2022

Marquette and Joliet Begin Their Search for the Father of Waters

By Daniel W. Sheridan On May 17, 1673, Louis Joliet and Jacques Marquette begin their exciting journey to find the “Father of Waters.†Here’s the story. Jacques Marquette was born to a wealthy family in Laon, France, in 1637. Forsaking a life of comfort and prestige, he became...--

2904, 2022

WTK WE THE KIDS TEENS – Give Kids Voice to Patriotism

Sarina Williams is a candidate for Indiana's 7th District State Representative in South Bend.WE THE KIDS Mission - To get kids "Hooked on History!" https://youtu.be/kS3wcUnpnFU https://www.sarinawilliamsforstaterep.com/As a constitutional conservative, Williams  declares, “It is time to establish strong leadership for our community.  In many ways, we are not represented well in Indianapolis. I aim to change that. Government overreach and unconstitutional mandates need to be reined in. It is time we return to what the people want from their government leaders.†Sarina WilliamsWE THE KIDS TEENS Grace (18) IN and Kylie (18) IN and Asa (16) IN The mission of We [...]

2603, 2022

Mary Johnson was a free African woman!

  WTK  Bringing The Constitution and American history back to life for our children through our children. Reposted with permission from Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution:   Mary Johnson was a free African woman living on Virginia’s Eastern Shore in the mid-17th century. She worked as an equal next to her husband—caring for their plantations, supervising laborers, and working through the legal system to protect the family’s assets. Mary arrived in the colony in 1623 and went into service at Bennett’s Welcome plantation where she probably met “Antonio,†also unfree. Shortly after marrying in the 1630s, Mary and Anthony gained their [...]

403, 2022

WE THE KIDS Liberty Players EPISODE 29: “LIBERTY REQUIRES SACRIFICE”

' And here's why We The Kids Radio Show winning an "Award of Excellence" from the PAB for the SECOND year in a row is a HUGE deal! The Liberty Players are just kids (not actors) and their parents love being on the radio with them!The We The Kids Radio Show is based on author Lydia Wallace Nuttall's book "Forgotten American Stories: Celebrating America's Constitution". All our Patriotic Leadership Lessons are acknowledged by HSLDA (Homeschool Legal Defense Association) for civics course credit!All the time for researching, writing, producing, and airing the We The Kids Radio Show is donated! From all [...]

403, 2022

‘We The Kids’ show 2nd PAB Award Recognizes Children as Future Patriots

By Kevin Fobbs It makes America’s 'We The Kids' (WTK) 2nd Broadcasters Award timely. Like the Ukraine parents and children need voices, so do America’s parents and children.  “WE THE KIDS – EPISODE 29: “LIBERTY REQUIRES SACRIFICE. ”  “We The Kids” and the Liberty Players were selected as the best Outstanding Radio Public Affairs Program/Program Series in Pennsylvania for the second year, making the weekly show a change agent for children. The Liberty Players are kids (not actors), and they join their parents for weekly discussions on patriotism. The We The Kids Radio Show pulls from author Lydia Wallace Nuttall’s book [...]

103, 2022

America’s First Constitution – By Daniel Sheridan

#OTD, March 1, 1781, the Continental Congress adopted America’s first Constitution – The Articles of Confederation. Our experiences under these articles were necessary, inspiring the creation of a “more perfect union” under our current Constitution. Here’s the story. Americans had enough of King George’s tyranny, so they declared their independence. However, tearing down an oppressive system is one thing but putting something better in its place is another. The Continental Congress gave the task to John Dickinson, and Congress edited his draft. Congress thought Dickinson’s product gave too much power to a central government, which they were in no mood [...]

2602, 2022

While we pray for Ukraine, we can be grateful for an important date in American history.

Let's appreciate our liberties and our Constitution. Here's why today is important. The Fifteenth Amendment and The Voting Rights Act – By Daniel W. Sheridan OTD, February 26, 1869, the Fifteenth Amendment, granting African American men the right to vote, is passed by Congress. "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.""The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."Even though with this amendment, the Constitution provided for equal voting rights for [...]

102, 2022

Sir Edward Coke – By Daniel W. Sheridan

On February 1, 1552, Sir Edward Coke was born. What he did matters to you.   Three types of oppression drove the English to the New World: political, religious, and economic. Political oppression, however, led to the most significant amount of resistance in England. The Stuart Monarchs bullied the courts, forcing the judges to do their bidding. Chief Justice Coke, believing Monarchs are not above the law, courageously withstood King James the First, who, as a result, angrily dismissed the just judge. Justice Coke told the king that the common law bound him, and tyrants never like words [...]

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