“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
March 1, 1781 – the Second Continental Congress put into effect the Articles of Confederation as the law of the land, making it the first Constitution for the United States. The Articles have been mostly thrown in the dustbin of history, but doing so skips over...
Benjamin Franklin, born on January 17, 1706, was a renowned figure known as “the First American” for his many contributions and accomplishments in various fields. He is widely remembered for his witty and wise quotes, but his legacy also includes insights...
On the first “Constitution Day” – September 17, 1787 – Benjamin Franklin had a pretty dire warning and prediction that went far beyond his more famous quote of “if you can keep it.” Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: Sept 16, 2022...
That means you can’t rely on government to protect you. The only winning strategy is to resist government. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tenth Amendment Center (@tenthamendmentcenter) For More Information Resistance Is Crucial Resist First...
In July 1775, Benjamin Franklin introduced a formal plan for uniting the colonies – “The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union.” He read it to the Second Continental Congress nearly a year before the Declaration of Independence and the first drafts of...