It is the night of December 25, 1776, and ice fills the Delaware River. The men of the Continental Army shiver as they cross under cover of night, on their way to engage Hessian troops at Trenton, New Jersey. Standing in the boat is a resolute George Washington, face steeled for the battle to come….
American History Comes to Life Through the Exquisite Paintings of 19th-Century Immigrant Artist Emanuel Leutze
September 16, 2022
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Millions Continue Flocking to Mount Rushmore In Spite of Cancel Culture
KEYSTONE, South Dakota—A soft wind blew across the Grand View Terrace of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and a shiver ran up my spine. For millions of Americans visiting for the first time, like me, this is hallowed ground—liberty and sacrifice carved into the timeless mountain. “It gives you a tingle,” said Doug Alford of Texas,…
Country Patriots: How George Washington Compares to Legendary Roman Republic Hero, Cincinnatus
Perhaps you’ve had Cincinnati chili. Delicious! No other chili comes close, at least to my mom’s version. Or you’re a Cincinnati Reds fan (horrible thought—this is a bitter Pirates’ fan writing). Or you’ve been to Cincinnati, a most beautiful city located at the confluence of the Licking and Ohio rivers. Ok, most people know about…
UK Peer Calls for ‘Tangible’ Memorial to British Soldiers Who Died During US War of Independence
August 29, 2022
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The co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on War Heritage has called for a “tangible” memorial to the British soldiers and the loyalists who died during the American War of Independence. Lord Faulkner of Worcester told The Epoch Times, “There is no memorial at the moment to those who died on the British side and…
How America’s First First Lady Martha Washington Overcame Intense Scrutiny to Set the Tone for Her Successors
August 18, 2022
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Streets, parks, towns, and cities are named for her husband, but Martha Washington’s grace and tenacity are also worthy of remembrance. Not much is known about the country’s first “first lady,” even from her own correspondence. She burned most of the letters between her and her husband, George, soon after he died. But the few…
Training the Virginia Regiment: How Colonel George Washington’s Military Prowess Primed Him for Success in the Revolutionary War
August 12, 2022
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The unparalleled events of George Washington’s life could fill half a dozen biographies of men with standard accomplishments. It is natural that his exploits as a revolutionary general and president would overshadow his early experiences in the French and Indian War. But without these initial achievements, the later ones would not have been possible. During…
Protected by Providence: Did You Know Young George Washington Once Survived a Rain of Bullets Unscathed?
July 18, 2022
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Every schoolchild once knew the story by heart: how a beleaguered George Washington became one of the sole surviving officers in a massacre that killed most of his army, but left him unscathed. How he took command when his general fell, rallied his troops as two horses were shot out from under him, and walked…
Mount Rushmore: The Story Behind How This Iconic Monument Came into Being
June 27, 2022
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A plane buzzed over the Black Hills of South Dakota in the summer of 1927. It swooped and dove through the air, entertaining President Calvin Coolidge and his family below. The pilot dropped a wreath of flowers to this little crowd and sped away. The Coolidges had chosen the large Game Lodge in Custer State…
Washington’s Resounding Prayer at Valley Forge
It was December 1777, one of the bleakest times during the Revolutionary War. The Continental Army had won a few battles; however, morale suffered as they had also lost a few crucial battles, such as the Battle of Long Island, the Battle for New York, the Battle of White Plains, and the Battle of Bennington….
EpochTV Review: A Tale of Forgotten American History
Commentary In this episode of Crossroads, “Live Q&A: The Story of Washington Armor and America’s Forgotten History-with Tammy Lane,” host Joshua Philipp speaks with Tammy Lane, the director of the EpochTV film trilogy “Washington’s Armor.” This film series chronicles the history of the wars fought by some of the first people of the nation who were…
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