“There is some difference of opinion whether this clause should be enforced by national or by State authority, but surely that difference is not a very material one. If the slave is to be surrendered, it can be of but little consequence to him or to others by which authority it is done.” -Abraham Lincoln’s First Inaugural Address There is...| Abbeville Institute
Although not an “abolitionist” in the strict sense, Abraham Lincoln opposed the expansion of slavery. Lincoln’s view was common within the Republican Party. Abolitionists were generally despised in both North and South–many would be considered radical even by today’s abysmal moral standards. Abolitionists, e.g., Wendell Phillips and Lysander Spooner routinely criticized Lincoln for his tepid anti-slavery views. Lincoln’s focus was on maintaining the geographical Union–slavery wa...| Abbeville Institute
By Nancy Spannaus September 17, 2025—After more than three months of deliberation, on September 17, 1787, the Confederation Congress of the United States agreed upon and signed a new Constitution. That document, now amended and improved over the past 238 years, was considered a unique and risky “experiment” in governance. […] The post “I will support and defend the Constitution …” appeared first on American System Now.| American System Now
Here’s a good legal Rule Of Thumb: whenever anyone makes a federalism argument concerning any dispute, do not take them seriously. It’s a mug’s game. The Venn Diagram of “people who argue for federalism” and “people who lack control over the federal government” is pretty much a perfect circle. And the positions will completely flip … Continue reading "Federalism Is For Suckers, Part The Millionth"| Legal Planet
It would be easy to hold up Connecticut inventor Christopher Miner Spencer as an archetype of 19th century Yankee ingenuity: Not only was he a man who spent his whole life tinkering with mac…| Today in Connecticut History
While there are many places across America where our 16th president is still celebrated, it is the state of Illinois where Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) really comes alive. It is here, in the prairies of Illinois, where he spent the majority of his life. While visiting family last week, I visited Springfield and have five Lincoln … Continue reading Land of Lincoln| Jet Eliot
By Roy Morris, Jr. Mr. Morris is the author of seven well-received books on 19th Century American history and literature. He has served as a consultant for A&E, the History Channel, and edited a three-book series for Purdue University Press on American Civil War and post-Civil War history, journalism and literature. Read more The post The Main Civil War Generals Who Helped Define the War appeared first on Warfare History Network.| Warfare History Network
Abraham Lincoln in 1860 confronted as existential a threat as Churchill as Prime Minister in 1940. A podcast from the Hillsdale Dialogues offers thoughtful comparisons. The post Churchill and Lincoln: Scholars Consider the Cooper Union Speech appeared first on The Churchill Project - Hillsdale College.| The Churchill Project – Hillsdale College
The civic philosophies of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. echo in the work of Braver Angels. The post Lincoln, King and Braver Angels appeared first on Braver Angels.| Braver Angels
As a student of leadership and an executive coach helping leaders to grow for nearly two decades, I’ve been inspired by the remarkable stories of leaders who overcame great adversity and managed through a crisis to reach their goals, and not nearly enough on those who accomplish great things through careful planning and strategy execution. I call the first type of leader a reactive leader and one who is quick to shift focus and respond to the given situation to succeed. The second type is m...| Craemer Consulting
Spannaus Publishes Book on American Revolution is a collection of articles illuminating the causes and content of that world historic event.| American System Now
Millennialism, in all its forms, is the curse of the modern world. The fruits of this heresy are always rotten.| Orthodox Reflections
As a deeply patriotic American who has spent my entire professional life building bipartisan consensus around critical issues, I am deeply concerned by what ...| jamiemetzl.com
Kamala Harris is an Empath — Donald Trump is a Sociopath . One candidate is trying to scare bitter people into voting out of fear and resentment toward the world. The other is appealing to “the better angels of our nature” as Abraham Lincoln so poetically put it 150 years ago. One candidate sees beauty […] The post Kamala Harris is an Empath — Donald Trump is a Sociopath appeared first on Brianland.| Brianland
Discover 25 creepy coincidences that will give you chills and make you question reality. These strange events are truly unsettling!| List25
Alfred Emanuel Smith was an American politician who served four terms as Governor of New York and was the Democratic Party’s candidate for president in 1928. The following unknowingly prophetic speech [*defined by borders] was delivered to The American Liberty League Dinner in Washington, D. C on January 25th, 1936. A short biography of the man is attached at the end of this article. Interspersed with Smith’s speech are my comments on the relevancy of the matter both historically and in t...| Abbeville Institute
If I asked you to name a detective, I’d likely hear Nancy Drew, Agatha Christie, Sherlock Holmes, Dick Tracy, and maybe even Allan Pinkerton… BUT…I’m willing to bet no one w…| Beth Anderson, Children's Writer
Laugh through our list of the funniest quotes, complete with hilarious sayings, witticisms, quips, and pithy replies for every occasion. Sometimes you need motivation, sometimes you need humor. These funny life quotes give you both. Here are some funny quotes about life that can inspire you to amaze yourself: “I consider myself a crayon… I […]| Dreams Quote
Archbishop Elpidophoros' July 4th encyclical presents an erroneous view of American history with near worship of Enlightenment ideals.| Orthodox Reflections
A new biography of Abraham Lincoln is published and it gives real insight into the all consuming issue of slaveryContinue Reading| Nest of Abolitionists
By Nancy Spannaus Nov. 24, 2021—As the Civil War yet raged in the fall of 1863, President Abraham Lincoln decided to call for a national “day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who…| American System Now
