A resource for re-establishing the American System of Political Economy| American System Now
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
AHA Society Interviews Historian Nancy Spannaus features the full interview, which stresses Hamilton's unique influence on America's founding.| American System Now
Sept. 26-27, OktoberFest in Lovettsville, Book table at the Lovettsville Historical Society Museum.| American System Now
By Nancy Spannaus August 31, 2025—While Virginia’s leading role in the American Revolution is widely acknowledged, little attention has been paid to the depth of the mobilization of its citizens. That mobilization, reflected in the adoption of Resolves in approximately 75% of the colony’s counties over the summer of 1774, […] The post American 250: Virginia’s Revolutionary Mobilization of 1774 appeared first on American System Now.| American System Now
From Subject to Citizen: "Seemingly settled history comes alive with renewed vigor" is the Kirkus review of Nancy Spannaus' latest book.| American System Now
Who Helped Us Win Our War for Independence? reviews the indispensable nations and exceptional individuals who rallied to our cause| American System Now
Sept. 26-27, OktoberFest in Lovettsville, Book table at the Lovettsville Historical Society Museum.| American System Now
July 21, 2025–The National Association of Counties (NACo), an FDR-era organization founded in 1935, celebrated its 90th anniversary, July 11-14 in Philadelphia. The Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank (NIB) intervened into the proceedings with an initiative for a National Infrastructure Bank. The Coalition had three organizers on the ground […] The post National Association of Counties Endorses National Infrastructure Bank appeared first on American System Now.| American System Now
Part of a series on the Road to the American Revolution By Nancy Spannaus July 14, 2025—Since the ratification of the Constitution’s Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791, the people of the United States have had the right “to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against […] The post Illegal Searches and Seizures — in 1761 appeared first on American System Now.| American System Now
By Nancy Spannaus June 29, 2025—For almost 50 years, French General Gilbert Lafayette played a critical role in both winning the American Revolution, and seeking to preserve our republic. In celebration of his 1824-1825 tour of all 24 states, the American Friends of Lafayette (AFL) is now working to bring […] The post Lafayette’s Essential Role in Shaping Our Republic appeared first on American System Now.| American System Now
Ethiopian Leader Reviews Hamilton Versus Wall Street reprints a review by Dr. Birhanu Lenjiso evaluating Hamilton's relevance for Africa.| American System Now
Celebrating Black History with Family History reports on an event on the Quander family, one of oldest African American families in America.| American System Now
Meet a Forgotten Revolutionary: Joseph Warren describes a commemorative event for this patriot and summarizes his accomplishments.| American System Now
Don't Confuse the American Revolution with the Revolutionary War discusses the key concept in Nancy Spannaus' new book From Subject to Citizen| American System Now
Spannaus Publishes Book on American Revolution is a collection of articles illuminating the causes and content of that world historic event.| American System Now
Did You Know About National Freedom Day? reports on the Feb. 1 Day of Observance for the signing of the 13th amendment ending slavery.| American System Now
Patrick Henry's Famous Address Re-enacted reports on the context and contains the content of his Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech| American System Now