Articles of Confederation: An Introduction
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...
Franklin’s Finest Phrases
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...
A Republic. If You Can Keep It.
On the first โConstitution Dayโ – September 17, 1787 – Benjamin Franklin had a pretty dire warning and prediction that went far beyond his more famous quote of โif you can keep it.โ Path to Liberty, Fast Friday Edition: Sept 16, 2022...