Week of Events
On February 12, 1809, 16th president Abraham Lincoln was born near Hodgenville, Kentucky
On February 12, 1809, 16th president Abraham Lincoln was born near Hodgenville, Kentucky. We particularly honor Lincoln for his leadership in steering the country through a civil war intact and for taking the necessary steps to end slavery once and for all. Did you know? Lincoln was the first president born outside of the original 13 colonies. […]
16th president Abraham Lincoln born near Hodgenville, Kentucky
On this day in 1809, 16th president Abraham Lincoln was born near Hodgenville, Kentucky. We particularly honor Lincoln for his leadership in steering the country through a civil war intact and for taking the necessary steps to end slavery once and for all. Did you know? Outside of his political prowess, Lincoln was an inventor. […]
On February 13, 1885, First Lady Elizabeth “Bess” Truman was born in Independence, Missouri
On February 13, 1885, First Lady Elizabeth “Bess” Truman was born in Independence, Missouri. Though a private person, she actively served as her husband’s confidante and secretary during his time in the White House. ☎️ 🖊 📁 Did you know? The president wrote over 1,000 letters to Bess between 1910 and 1959. These "Dear Bess" […]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Though this holiday has origins in the Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia and as a Christian feast day, it wasn’t until the 17th and 18th centuries that it became popular to mark it by exchanging notes and tokens of affection with friends and lovers. Did you know? The famous conversation heart candies […]
On October 14, 1994, Saguaro National Park was established in Arizona
On October 14, 1994, Saguaro National Park was established in Arizona. The park is home to the giant saguaro – the largest cactus in the United States and arguably the most recognizable symbol of the American West. Truly American, saguaros only grow in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, California, and Mexico, where they can exceed […]
On this day in 1820, American activist Susan B. Anthony was born in Adams, Massachusetts
On this day in 1820, American activist Susan B. Anthony was born in Adams, Massachusetts. An icon of the women’s suffrage movement, Anthony founded the National American Woman Suffrage Association with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and helped pave the way for the Nineteenth Amendment. Aside from her activism for women’s rights, Anthony was also a vocal […]
On February 18, 1735, the first opera in America was performed in Charleston, South Carolina
On February 18, 1735, the first opera in America was performed in Charleston, South Carolina. So what was it? Flora, or Hob in the Well, a ballad opera. Ballad operas were a fairly new genre at the time and featured farce and popular songs with lyrics changed to fit the story. […]
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn first published in the U.S.
On this day in 1885, Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was first published in the United States. The book, still widely-read for its portrayal of race relations, focuses on the relationship between a young boy, Huckleberry Finn, and an escaped slave, Jim. Though a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, it far surpassed […]
Washington College: Religious Freedom in the United States
Washington College: Religious Freedom in the United States
On February 15, 2023, the Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture at Washington College will host Antonio Campbell to give a talk on the foundations and importance of religious freedom in America. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Washington College Click here to learn more about the Institute >> Antonio Campbell serves as a full time […]
Christendom College: Democratic Degradation versus “Liberty under God and the Law” – Alexis de Tocqueville
Christendom College: Democratic Degradation versus “Liberty under God and the Law” – Alexis de Tocqueville
On February 15, 2022, the Tocqueville Forum on Liberal Democracy at Christendom College will be hosting a lecture and seminar on Alexis de Tocqueville with JMC Fellow, Dr. Daniel Mahoney. Daniel Mahoney is professor emeritus at Assumption University. He is an expert on liberalism, communism, and statesmanship. His talk will engage with contemporary debates over […]
Tufts: Nationalism in World History
Tufts: Nationalism in World History
On February 15, 2023, the Tufts Program in Political Thought at Tufts University will be hosting Steven Grosby for a lecture on Nationalism in World History. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 • 5:30 PM ET Tisch Library, Room 304 • Tufts University Click here to learn more >> Steven Grosby is Professor Emeritus […]
Texas State University: The Second Inaugural: Lincoln’s Rhetoric of Reconciliation
Texas State University: The Second Inaugural: Lincoln’s Rhetoric of Reconciliation
On February 15, 2023, the Department of Political Science at Texas State University will host faculty partner Diana Schaub for the Discourse in Democracy series. Dr. Schuab will give a lecture on "The Second Inaugural: Lincoln's Rhetoric of Reconciliation". Wednesday, February 15, 2023 • 7:00 PM CT Alkek Theater • Texas State University Free […]
Benedictine College: Hard Choices: Christian Politics in a De-Christianizing Society
Benedictine College: Hard Choices: Christian Politics in a De-Christianizing Society
On February 16, 2023, the Center for Constitutional Liberty at Benedictine College will host Ross Douthat for a discussion of Christian Politics in a De-Christianizing Society. Join the Center for Constitutional Liberty as they host New York Times columnist Ross Douthat. Mr. Douthat is an opinion columnist who writes on politics, religion, moral values, and […]
Bellarmine University: 2023 Constitution Symposium
Bellarmine University: 2023 Constitution Symposium
On February 18, 2023, The Constitution Symposium at Bellarmine University will host Ilya Somin, Professor of Law at George Mason University, to speak on “Judicial Review, Political Ignorance, and Voting With Your Feet” drawing upon his books Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom and Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government is […]