There was no day in May to honor Mom in the 18th century. So how did our founders honor their mothers?…
First in war, first in peace…
This early 19th-century painting of Washington is a copy of the well-known work by Gilbert Stuart. Discover more treasures from Colonial Williamsburg’s collections at emuseum.
…and second in the latest rankings of best president ever.
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The future of We the People
By Stewart Harris
In 1822 James Madison wrote:
“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.”
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