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The Utterly Fascinating Gouverneur Morris

Spotlighting Professor Dennis Rasmussen's thoughts on the influence of Gouverneur Morris and his constitutional vision.

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Pledging Our Sacred Honor

Spotlighting Professor Craig Bruce Smith's thoughts on his early historical influences, "sacred honor," George Washington, and what he considers "the most important moment in American history."

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On October 19, 1781, the British surrendered to George Washington’s army

On October 19, 1781, the British, led by General Lord Charles Cornwallis, surrendered to George Washington’s army at Yorktown, Virginia, effectually ending the Revolutionary War. The surrender marked an end […]

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On October 19, 1781, the British surrendered to George Washington’s army

On October 19, 1781, the British, led by General Lord Charles Cornwallis, surrendered to George Washington’s army at Yorktown, Virginia, effectually ending the Revolutionary War. The surrender marked an end […]

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On October 19, 1781, the British surrendered to George Washington’s army

On October 19, 1781, the British, led by General Lord Charles Cornwallis, surrendered to George Washington’s army at Yorktown, Virginia, effectually ending the Revolutionary War. The surrender marked an end […]

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The Next Great Story is Right Around the Corner

Spotlighting Lindsay Chervinsky's work on the presidential cabinet and how individuals can change the course of history

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For the People

Spotlighting John Ragosta's newest book on how Patrick Henry's principles helped him advocate for political change and ordinary Americans.

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The Drama of American History

Spotlighting Jonathan Den Hartog's work on patriotism, piety, and founder John Jay.

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It’s National Ice Cream Day!

It’s National Ice Cream Day! 🍦🍨🍦 Did you know? Ice cream dates back thousands of years, but wasn’t brought to the United States until the 1700s. Though popular and widespread […]

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It’s National Ice Cream Day!

It’s National Ice Cream Day! 🍦🍨🍦 Did you know? Ice cream dates back thousands of years, but wasn’t brought to the United States until the 1700s. Though popular and widespread […]

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It’s National Ice Cream Day!

It’s National Ice Cream Day! 🍦🍨🍦 Did you know? Ice cream dates back thousands of years, but wasn’t brought to the United States until the 1700s. Though popular and widespread […]

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All Possess Alike Liberty and Conscience and Immunities of Citizenship

Spotlighting Mark David Hall's newest book on how Christianity has advanced freedom and equality for all Americans

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How to Serve Our Nation

Arlington reminds us about service to our past, present, and future

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Hans Zeiger in American Purpose: “Think Like George Washington”

JMC President Hans Zeiger writes for American Purpose on Washington's essential skills for citizenship.

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Regent: George Washington and Slavery

On February 20, 2023, the 2nd Annual Lincoln Program Lecture at Regent University will host Jeffry Morrison to deliver a lecture on, “George Washington and Slavery.” Monday, February 290, 2023 […]

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The Steel Trap

Was John Brown a visionary, fanatic, terrorist, hero, fool, or martyr?

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Understanding the Bill of Rights

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Slave Catchers All!

How the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 helped bring about the Civil War

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Your Equal Genius in Softer language

Phillis Wheatley's Revolutionary Equality

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Receiving the Declaration

How did the British react to the Declaration of Independence?

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Independence Day

Spotlighting our nation's birthday in celebration of America's founding principles

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First engagement of the French and Indian War

On May 28, 1754, the first engagement of the French and Indian War occurred as a Virginia militia led by 22-year-old George Washington launched a surprise attack on a party […]

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First engagement of the French and Indian War

On May 28, 1754, the first engagement of the French and Indian War occurred as a Virginia militia led by 22-year-old George Washington launched a surprise attack on a party […]

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First engagement of the French and Indian War

On May 28, 1754, the first engagement of the French and Indian War occurred as a Virginia militia led by 22-year-old George Washington launched a surprise attack on a party […]

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First engagement of the French and Indian War

On May 28, 1754, the first engagement of the French and Indian War occurred as a Virginia militia led by 22-year-old George Washington launched a surprise attack on a party […]

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George Washington born in Westmoreland County, Virginia

On this day in 1732, founding father and our 1st president George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Aside from serving two terms as our first president, Washington was […]

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George Washington born in Westmoreland County, Virginia

On this day in 1732, founding father and our 1st president George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Aside from serving two terms as our first president, Washington was […]

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George Washington born in Westmoreland County, Virginia

On this day in 1732, founding father and our 1st president George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Aside from serving two terms as our first president, Washington was […]

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George Washington born in Westmoreland County, Virginia

On this day in 1732, founding father and our 1st president George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Aside from serving two terms as our first president, Washington was […]

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Happy Presidents Day!

Happy Presidents Day! 🏛🏛🏛 Presidents Day, as we now call it, began as an officially recognized celebration of George Washington’s birthday in 1885. During the 1960s, Congress passed the Uniform […]

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Dustin Gish & Andrew Bibby: Rival Visions – How Jefferson and His Contemporaries Defined the Early American Republic

JMC fellows Dustin Gish and Andrew Bibby have co-edited a volume on Jefferson's vision of the early republic versus that of his contemporaries.

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William Anthony Hay on The Powers of Charisma in the Age of Revolution

JMC fellow William Anthony Hay has recently written a review of David A. Bell's Men on Horseback: The Power of Charisma in the Age of Revolution for The National Interest.

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Voegelin Institute: How Washington and Lincoln Prepared the End of Slavery in America

On March 23, 2021, the Voegelin Institute at Louisiana State University will hold a virtual discussion with William B. Allen on Washington, Lincoln, and the end of slavery.

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Princeton: “The Indispensable, Uncancelable Statesmanship of George Washington”

On November 13, 2020, the James Madison Program at Princeton University will hold a virtual discussion featuring William Allen and JMC faculty partners Paul Carrese and Diana Schaub.

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Mount Vernon: 2020 George Washington Symposium

For October 26-30 2020, Mount Vernon will hold its annual George Washington Symposium on elections that shaped the American presidency.

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Christianity in America and Christian Political Thought

As Easter draws near on April 12, the Jack Miller Center recognizes and examines the impact of Christianity on political thought, the American Founding, and American political development.

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Happy Presidents Day from the JMC!

Explore these articles and JMC resource collections for Presidents Day.

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George Washington, Father of Our Country

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Popes Creek, Westmoreland County, Virginia. Our first president, he holds the title "father of our country."

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Seasons Greetings from the Jack Miller Center!

Hanukkah, beginning December 22 this year, and Christmas, on December 25, are two of the best-known winter holidays in the United States.

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Happy Thanksgiving from the Jack Miller Center!

This year, Thanksgiving falls on November 28. The holiday marks a long-standing American tradition that precedes even the Founding.

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Judaism, Political Thought, and Jewish-Americans

As Rosh Hashanah begins on September 29, the Jack Miller Center recognizes and examines the impact of Judaism and Jewish-Americans on political thought and the Founding.

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William Anthony Hay: The Real Revolution

JMC fellow William Anthony Hay recently wrote a review for the Wall Street Journal of Robert L. O'Connell's new book, Revolutionary: George Washington's War.

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A Lesson in Reading Intelligently

JMC faculty partner Diana Schaub wrote a review of Ralph Lerner 's 2016 book in the Claremont Review of Books.

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