Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Paine’s Return to America

by Dave Benner | Sep 19, 2023 | Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine

Many people know Paine as the author of Common Sense, The Crisis, and The Rights of Man. Fewer know him as an unapologetic opponent of slavery, paper money, and aristocratic privilege. Fewer still know he spent considerable time in both England and France – escaping...

Six Must Read Sources from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

by Michael Boldin | Jul 26, 2023 | Founding Principles, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson

Most people today have little to no familiarity with any of the principles that influenced the founders. Below, you’ll find 6 important resources hand-picked by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. You can also find links to each at this podcast episode – “The...

Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson!

by Dave Benner | Apr 13, 2022 | History, Thomas Jefferson

Today in history, on April 13,1743, Thomas Jefferson was born. A classical liberal that embraced decentralized power, Jefferson championed a distinctly American political philosophy during Virginia’s ascension to statehood, the creation of the United States, and...

The Midnight Ride of Jack Jouett that Saved Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry

by Joe Wolverton, II | Mar 26, 2022 | American Revolution, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson

Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of — Jack Jouett? Jouett’s mission, like that of his more famous fellow horseman, was to warn American patriots of the approaching attack by British regulars. While most people have heard of Paul Revere and...

A Real Presidential Speech: Jefferson’s First Inaugural

by Michael Boldin | Mar 4, 2022 | Announcements, History, Thomas Jefferson

If you’re like me – and absolutely couldn’t stomach the imperial speech from Joe Biden earlier this week – I’ve got a refreshing change of pace for you. Today in history – on March 4, 1801 – President Thomas Jefferson gave his...

The Constitution: A Fixed Point of Reference

by Mike Maharrey | Nov 28, 2021 | Constitution, Federal Power, Thomas Jefferson

Land surveying depends on fixed reference points. In the U.S., you will often find these points marked by cast metal disks embedded in rock, or placed on concrete pillars or pipes driven into the ground. They are intended to be permanent. Disturbing survey marks is...

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