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Behind the Americana: One Nation Under God
Behind the Americana: One Nation Under God
“One nation under God.” My, how these four words in The Pledge of Allegiance have stirred up controversy in recent years! The Pledge has become a sacred American ritual, one... Read more...
Thomas Jefferson: The Father of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson: The Father of the Declaration of Independence
Happy Birthday, Thomas Jefferson! Thomas Jefferson is something of a patron saint around here. In his retirement years at Monticello, he estimated that his household went through a pound of... Read more...
Behind the Americana: Don’t Tread on Me
Behind the Americana: Don’t Tread on Me
The phrase “Don’t Tread On Me” has deep and profound roots in American history and culture. The most recognizable form of the phrase is on the Gadsden flag (also less... Read more...