James Otis, The Stamp Act, and the Boston Massacre – American Minute with Bill Federer
After the French and Indian war, King George the Third to decided to keep troops in the American colonies in case of future attacks... Read more.
Leap Day History
Ancient peoples, for millennia, had used calendars based on the moon, whose lunar cycles incrementally shifted through the seasons. These shifting seasons served... Read more.
When Youth Were Patriots: 21-Year-Old Nathan Hale “I Only Regret That I Have but One Life to Lose for My Country!”- American Minute With Bill Federer
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country” were the last words of 21-year-old American patriot Nathan Hale, who was hanged... Read more.
National Day of Prayer: We Have Forgotten God…” Lincoln, “Awful Calamity … May Be but a Punishment … For Our Presumptuous Sins” – American Minute With Bill Federer
President Reagan stated January 27, 1983: “In 1775, the Continental Congress proclaimed the first National Day of Prayer … In... Read more.
Presidents’ Day – George Washington’s Birthday – American Minute with Bill Federer
There have been 46 U.S. Presidents. The tallest was Abraham Lincoln at 6’4” and shortest was James Madison at 5’4”. The heaviest President was William Howard... Read more.
The History and Significance of Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day, rooted in early Christian history, commemorates Saint Valentine, who defied Roman persecution to uphold Christian principles.... Read more.
Who Are The Houthis?
The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, are a group based in Yemen, primarily of the Zaidi Shia Muslim minority. Their origins trace back to a religious movement... Read more.
The Road to the Civil War: Slavery, Politics, and the Birth of the Republican Party: William Federer
By the time of the Civil War, the United States was a nation deeply divided over the issue of slavery.... Read more.
Elections, Ballots, and Voting: William Federer
The importance of elections was declared by President Calvin Coolidge, April 19, 1926: "The whole system of American Government rests on the ballot box.”... Read more.
Israel, Its Enemies, and U.S. Involvement in Middle East
On October 7, 2023, the fundamentalist Islamist organization Hamas committed an unprecedented terrorist attack against Israel on Yom Kippur, October 7, 2023, killing... Read more.
