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First Principles: From Many Parts We Have Become An American One

Posted on September 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers and New Englanders are no more. I am not a Virginian, but an American.  – Patrick Henry, Speech in the First Continental Congress, Philadelphia (14 October 1774) All of this polarization keeps getting nastier … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Precious Blessings of America Need To Be Appreciated

Posted on August 20, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!”  – Thomas Jefferson, in a letter to James Monroe, on June 17, 1785 It is too easy to … Continue reading →

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Legacy Spoken

Posted on June 24, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Legacy Spoken by Michael Romani This then is my beautiful land For which I would and did give More than some might understand This is the love for which I live It is that which is everything To which I … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Putting America First

Posted on May 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“I want an American character, that the powers of Europe may be convinced we act for ourselves and not for others; this, in my judgment, is the only way to be respected abroad and happy at home.”  – George Washington … Continue reading →

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