Happy Independence Day July 4th, 2024 – We The Kids
The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday since 1941. Independence Day celebrations date back to the American Revolution in the 18th century. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document, on July 2nd, 1776, after the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence. On this historic day, the Founding Fathers declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject to Britain’s rule and were now united, free, and independent states. From 1776 to the present day, the Fourth of July has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, and various [...]
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!!
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 [...]
Dave Bray USA “The Constitution is something that I swore an oath to…”
Dave Bray USA on The Constitution
Virginia: First Colony Founded & First in Calling for Freedom
American Minute with Bill Federer
The Drums of Freedom
Our wonderful American way of life emanates from the beliefs written in the Declaration of Independence, “
Merrick Garland, to “Advice and Consent” or not to, that is the question.
Garland who has been called a “centrist” was appointed about three weeks ago by President Obama who said, “I have fulfilled my constitutional duty.”