Tag: semiquincentennial

Allen Mendenhall: Jefferson’s mind, Spalding’s commentary

The Declaration is less an argument invented than a mind discovered, a consciousness arriving at self-knowledge through its own prose.

Justice Will Sellers: The 250th anniversary of George Washington's first victory

The first major victory for the Continental Army occurred 250 years ago on March 17, 1776, when the British evacuated Boston. 

Thomas Kaufmann: Approaching America's 250th birthday with lessons from the Liberty Bell

The “Great Experiment” continues – may the Liberty Bell always ring out for freedom in America!

Allen Mendenhall: Can you say Semiquincentennial?

Did you know that 2026 is the Semiquincentennial? Say that 10 times fast! It’s a mouthful, isn’t it?