"The Perfect Historical Primer"
In 1783, when the United States’ independence was officially recognized by Great Britain, the American people set about the task of building a new government. The process was long and, at times, arduous. In 1789, a new Constitution was ratified … Read More »
American history is a menagerie of episodes both patriotic and less-than-desirable. Our history is a saga of both slavery and freedom, justice and oppression. It is a story of Jim Crows and Martin Luther Kings. All in all, while American … Read More »
History can be ironic. One particularly ironic story comes from the American Civil War, a particularly ironic conflict. At the center of this tale is a common fellow named Wilmer McLean. Wilmer McLean lived near Manassas, Virginia on an estate … Read More »
“My chief concern is to be a humble, earnest Christian.” So said Robert E. Lee, one of America’s greatest military commanders and strategists. Today, Lee is remembered for leading the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia to victory after victory during … Read More »