Americans have long believed that civic ceremonies such as presidential inaugurations should include religious activities. Recently, some individuals and groups have raised objections to these activities, often arguing that they...
Read MoreOn October 27, 1787 a New York newspaper published the very first article of a collection of essays that appeared under the pen name “Publius.” These anonymously written essays were a product of the New York...
Read MoreAmerica’s well-known national anthem came about in a time of war. More specifically, during the War of 1812 when English troops invaded portions of the United States, even setting fire to the Capitol building. After the...
Read MoreThroughout our history, millions of American men and women have chosen to serve their fellow citizens in the US military where they willingly gave their time, talents, and even their lives to protect our cherished...
Read MoreOn January 1, 1863 the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln. This important document declared that the slaves in the Confederate states (those rebelling against the US government) were free. However, southern...
Read MoreV-E (Victory in Europe) Day occurred on May 8, 1945, and is annually commemorated to celebrate the end of WWII in Europe. One day earlier, German forces unconditionally surrendered to the Allies, but the Allied nations...
Read MoreEaster is celebrated across the world as one of the most significant Christian holy days. At Easter, we remember not only the great sacrifice of Jesus on the cross but especially that through His triumph over the power of...
Read MoreIn the 1800s, February 22nd was annually celebrated as George Washington’s Birthday in many localities throughout America. Interestingly, black hero Lemuel Haynes is tied to Washington’s Birthday celebrations. Haynes...
Read MoreReligious Freedom Day is celebrated each year on January 16th, marking the passage in 1786 of Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom. That statute ended the state-established church in Virginia and fully...
Read MoreA Day to Celebrate The history of America’s Thanksgiving began with the Pilgrims’ celebration in 1621. At that time, and with Squanto’s help, they had harvested sufficient food for their upcoming second winter. They...
Read MoreOn Veterans Day, November 11th, we honor American patriots who have served our nation in the military. Did you know that several of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were veterans? See what you know about some of...
Read MoreAs election day approaches (November 8), it is time for Christians to make their voices heard. Millions of Americans have been praying for righteousness this election season and it is now time for them to take the next...
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