Virginia Institute for American History
Monday, May 11, 2009

The Proper Role of Government

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What are the proper ends of government? James Madison stated, “[T]he government of the United States is a definite government, confined to s...
Monday, March 9, 2009

The Foundation of Public Virtue

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" 'Tis substantially true that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with mo...
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Monday, February 9, 2009

Abraham Lincoln on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution: "A Word Fitly Spoken"

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As we celebrate Lincoln's 200th Birthday on February 12th, let us reflect on his favorite quote: “... We hold these truths to be se...
Tuesday, December 16, 2008

A True Martyr of Liberty

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Three hundred and twenty-five years ago this December in the year 1683, in England, an innocent man met his fate at the executioner’s block....
Thursday, October 16, 2008

Power in the Republic

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The continuing challenge of any people and government is to maintain a balance of power with adequate controls to ensure the safety and feli...
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Monday, October 6, 2008

The Perpetuation of Our Political Institutions

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On January 27, 1838, Abraham Lincoln gave an address before the Young Men's Lyceum of Springfield, Illinois, entitled “The Perpetuation ...
Tuesday, September 16, 2008

September 17th -- Constitution Day

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“The interest of the man must be connected with the constitutional rights of the place. It may be a reflection on human nature, that such de...
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