American History

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The principles of America’s Founders must be restored to their proper role in the public and political discourse, influencing public policy and reforming government to reflect constitutional limits.

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FIRST PRINCIPLES

The Conservative Roots of American Conservationism

Jan 22, 2024 42 min read

Author

Rachel Alexander Cambre

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COMMENTARY

Is the Fourth of July a Holy Day?

Jul 7, 2023 4 min read

Author

Rachel Alexander Cambre

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Mar 20

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The History of Natural Law in American Law

Washington, DC

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Jul 29

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

A Tale of Three Presidential Houses: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Washington, DC

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Aug 19

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Do We Really Need a President?

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Jul 22

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Preserving American History in Schools

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Jun 24

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL: The Freedom Book: How the Bible Influenced the American Founders

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May 13

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL: Winning Freedom: The American Revolution

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Sep 30

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

VIRTUAL EVENT: America on Trial: A Defense of the Founding

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Sep 29

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

VIRTUAL EVENT: Slavery and the Constitution

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Brenda Hafera

Assistant Director and Senior Policy Analyst, Simon Center

Chris DeMuth

Distinguished Fellow and AWC Family Foundation Fellow

Colleen Sheehan

David and Patricia Caldwell Visiting Scholar, Simon Center

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