Free-Born John: Agreement of the People
Background of the American Revolution No one can understand the foundations of the American nation without understanding the English Civil War from a century earlier. Following the overthrow of the...
View ArticleJoseph Story—On the Bill of Rights
Foundations of the United States Constitution Joseph Story—selected for the Supreme Court by James Madison in 1811—publishes a text book based on his series of commentaries on the United States...
View ArticleUPDATE: Shepard v. Madigan
Commentary DISCLAIMER: Democratic Thinker is a member of the National Rifle Association whose dues supported this lawsuit—and Democratic Thinker supports the right of all citizens to defend themselves...
View ArticleThe Body of Liberties—1641
Background of the American Revolution In December, 1641, the Puritans pass the first code of law in New England. This session continued three weeks, and established 100 laws, which were called the...
View ArticleDebate: Army Appropriations Bill (1878)—Part I
American Debate Following the nation-wide riots in 1877, Congress debates appropriating money for the Army. Rep. William Kimmel (D., Maryland) argues for funding the militia, Rep. Herman L. Humphrey...
View ArticleDebate: Army Appropriations Bill (1878)—Part II
American Debate Following the nation-wide riots in 1877, Congress debates appropriating money for the Army. Rep. William Kimmel (D., Maryland) argues for funding the militia, Rep. Herman L. Humphrey...
View ArticleDebate: Army Appropriations Bill (1878)—Part III
American Debate Following the nation-wide riots in 1877, Congress debates appropriating money for the Army. Rep. William Kimmel (D., Maryland) argues for funding the militia, Rep. Herman L. Humphrey...
View ArticleDebate: Army Appropriations Bill (1878)—Part IV
American Debate Following the nation-wide riots in 1877, Congress debates appropriating money for the Army. Rep. William Kimmel (D., Maryland) argues for funding the militia, Rep. Herman L. Humphrey...
View ArticleDebate: Army Appropriations Bill (1878)—Part V
American Debate Following the nation-wide riots in 1877, Congress debates appropriating money for the Army. Rep. William Kimmel (D., Maryland) argues for funding the militia, Rep. Herman L. Humphrey...
View ArticleDebate: Army Appropriations Bill (1878)—Index
Corning, N. Y.—Second Detatchment, 23d Regiment, N. G. S. N. Y., Stopped by Rioters. Debate: Army Appropriations Bill (1878) Following the nation-wide riots in 1877, Congress debates appropriating...
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