On September 11, 2001, the United States of America was attacked. Nearly 3,000 innocent people left their homes that morning expecting an ordinary Tuesday and never returned. Firefighters climbed stairwells they would never climb back down. Police officers, paramedics, military personnel, and ordinary citizens ran toward danger while thousands desperately tried to escape it. Passengers…
I would like to introduce a new recurring column titled “Bullet Points”. It is my intent to publish new articles at a minimum, on a monthly basis or on a whim. I plan to cover a wide range of topics designed to be thought provoking and encourage open, respectful and civil conversations. It is my…
The Second Amendment, Truth, and the Essence of Freedom
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. This clause residing within our nation’s founding documents is a source of inspiration and controversy. Inspirational because it affirms…
Printed copy of Washington's Farewell Address published in the Vermont Herald.
In 1796, as his second term in office drew to a close, President George Washington chose not to seek re-election. Mindful of the precedent his conduct set for future presidents, Washington feared that if he were to die while in office, Americans would view the presidency as…
"One serious concern in early America expressed the need of prayer in the life of the US military soldiers and their families. In the early days of this nation, one of the principles of the Continental Navy approved by the Continental Congress in November in 1775 reads as follows: "The commanders of the ships fo…
Washington's Vision By Charles Wesley Alexander This work of fiction was published in 1861. Its author, Charles Wesley Alexander, published numerous allegorical stories featuring famous American figures. Unfortunately, many people have misunderstood the nature of the piece, and believe that it is a genuine interview with a real person, relating his personal recollections of serving…
"United we stand, divided we fall”, are prophetic words that should cause all of us to ponder. This once great nation is whimpering and convulsing in the chaos of discontent and false pride. True pride, bravery and courage are diminished, and angst and trepidation are on the rise in the distain for patriotism and once…
Credit for this story goes to MichaelWSmith.com We just found it special enough to share. Happy July 4 to everyone here in America. Just a reminder of the price that was paid for our freedom. I honestly just did not know the great sacrifices that these men paid… Makes me love this country even more.…