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Founding Fathers articles on Democracy Chronicles

The Founding Fathers were political leaders and statesmen who participated in the American Revolution by signing the Declaration of Independence and establishing the Constitution. Also see our articles on revolutionary Thomas Paine.

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death?

January 2, 2019 by Jack Jones Leave a Comment

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death?

The revolutionary Patrick Henry who voiced this opinion in 1775 was the biggest slaveholder in the New World. He wanted freedom and liberty for himself but not for the slaves who made him his fortune.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Founding Fathers, Socialism and Labor

Business Group Gives Funds to Reopen Liberty Bell for 3 Days

December 29, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Tourism Group Gives Funds to Reopen Liberty Bell for 3 Days

Tourists in Philadelphia for the holidays will be able to see the Liberty Bell this weekend despite a partial federal government shutdown.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Democracy Charity, Election History, Founding Fathers

Thoughts on Candidate Selection

December 4, 2018 by Fred Gohlke 2 Comments

Candidate Selection

The most fundamental reason that voters cannot elect officials who will represent them is that political parties dictate the voter’s options.  George Washington warned us of the danger of factions in his Farewell Address.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Founding Fathers, Independent Politicians, Third Party

Thoughts on the American Political System

November 20, 2018 by Fred Gohlke Leave a Comment

Thoughts on the American Political System

Why is our political infrastructure a shambles that produces so few trustworthy candidates for public office?  The answer lays in the foundation of democracy and the edifice we’ve built on that foundation.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Election History, Election Methods, Founding Fathers, Independent Politicians, Voting Technology

What is the First Amendment and What Does it Do?

November 19, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

What is the First Amendment

Freedoms in the First Amendment include the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Founding Fathers, Journalism and Free Speech

Alexander Hamilton Descendant Loans Heirlooms To Museum

November 15, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Alexander Hamilton Descendant Loans Heirlooms

The fifth great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton loaned some family heirlooms, including a ring that has a lock of his hair, to the Museum of the American Revolution.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers

VIDEO: The Expansion And Limits of Presidential Power

November 5, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

VIDEO: The Expansion and Limits of Presidential Power

The President is uniquely powerful — but not above the law. Click to learn about the expansion and limits of presidential power and its impact on American people. 

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Election History, Founding Fathers

How US Birthright Citizenship Emerged, Endured

November 2, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How US Birthright Citizenship Emerged, Endured

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to end a constitutional right that automatically grants citizenship to any baby born in the United States.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: African-American Voting Rights, Election History, Founding Fathers, Minority Voting Rights, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy

Survey: Most Americans Would Fail US Citizenship Test

October 30, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Survey: Most Americans Would Fail US Citizenship Test

Just one in three Americans can pass a multiple choice exam featuring questions taken from the U.S. Citizenship Test, according to a recent survey.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Education, Election History, Founding Fathers

In Chaotic Era, Conference Aims To Amplify 1st Amendment

October 26, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Not long ago in the American republic, information was less chaotic — or, at least, seemed to be. Newspapers appeared reliably on stoops every morning.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Founding Fathers, Journalism and Free Speech, Voting Technology

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