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If you want to know the Trump agenda, here it is. It isn't Project 2025 which was produced by a bunch of policy geeks at Heritage Foundation. I love the Heritage Foundation. A good friend of mine basically ran it for 15 years, but they whiffed the ball on this one. It should have been a simple list of principles of government. If you get your principles right, the right policies will follow: https://lnkd.in/gk22Jyap

Correspondence of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore is now on LinkedIn! Consider following CCPS's project to learn more about Michael David Cohen and Amy Larrabee Cotz's work publishing Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore's letters!

Hi LinkedIn! I hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend! If you're a history buff, you'll find this interesting... Harford County, where I'm from in Maryland penned our country's first Declaration of Independence known as the Bush Declaration. This was in March 1775, to document their support of Boston and opposition to British control. The Bush Declaration contributed to the format and premise of the well-known United States Declaration of Independence that we celebrate every July 4th. Freedom is never quite free, as noted by the ending statement of the declaration, "At the risque of our lives and fortunes." More can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eavnmegs

We're assessing how the recent U.S. presidential debate addressed - and avoided - CLE issues. Read about this and more in this week's Peace & Life Connections. https://lnkd.in/em2ch7UJ

https://lnkd.in/geCpprPv Shortest stopgap bill(Continuing Resolution) in history.

As the United States approaches the presidential election on November 5th, the historical shadows of the Civil War loom large, creating an eerie resemblance that prompts reflection on the tumultuous times in which we live. The Civil War, a defining moment in American history, was not merely a battle between the North and South; it was a conflict rooted in profound ideological differences regarding liberty, governance, and the future of the nation. Today, as political divisions deepen, it is essential to examine the role Republicans played during the Civil War and how that role has dramatically evolved, reshaping the party’s identity and its relationship with the American populace. https://lnkd.in/gYr2XnGb

In the ongoing efforts to safeguard the right to read in America, significant strides have been achieved, yet challenges persist with ongoing attacks on the First Amendment and the foundational principles of libraries. ALA's resolution on intellectual freedom serves as a thorough overview outlining the pressing issues. It stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication to these values and the ongoing struggle they are engaged in. Moreover, it expresses gratitude to all those who have united in solidarity with the cause, reinforcing the collective commitment to uphold these fundamental freedoms. You can read the resolution here: https://lnkd.in/g72gDb6N

The National Association of Scholars is commemorating the events leading up to the Second Continental Congress officially adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Learn about the events that solidified American liberty:

Happy July 2nd! This is actually the day on which the United States became independent. The Second Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing independence that was moved by Richard Henry Lee. It read in part: “Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.” Another part of the resolution directed that a Declaration of Independence be issued. #july2 #1776 #independenceday #RichardHenryLee #DeclarationofIndependence #july4

Happy July 2nd! This is actually the day on which the United States became independent. The Second Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing independence that was moved by Richard Henry Lee. It read in part: “Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.” Another part of the resolution directed that a Declaration of Independence be issued. #july2 #1776 #independenceday #RichardHenryLee #DeclarationofIndependence #july4