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Self-evident Truth vs. 'Progress'

Calvin Coolidge is remembered, incorrectly, for not saying very much. But the 30th president delivered one of the finest analyses of the Declaration of Independence on the 150th anniversary celebration of independence in 1926. It's a long speech. You should read the whole thing. In the context of the ongoing argument between "conservatives" and "progressives," however, one part is worth…
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Added by Ben Boychuk on July 3, 2010 at 10:39am — 11 Comments

'The Second Day of July, 1776, Will Be the Most Memorable Epocha in the History of America...'



Independence Day may be my favorite holiday. Sure, I love Christmas and Thanksgiving, and Easter and St. Patrick's Day are not without their charms. But America's birthday is a holiday like no other. Over the past eight years or so, with two exceptions, we've helped put on a large block party, complete with games, food, strong drink, music, patriotic readings, and, when the sun goes down,… Continue

Added by Ben Boychuk on July 2, 2010 at 7:29pm — No Comments

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