Former President Calvin Coolidge shares his opinion of the American system of government. Source: A Dinner At the White House, on December 12, 1924. ==================================

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Speaking to the graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy in 1958, President Eisenhower shares some key principles that have brought us together as a nation.

Consider if these principles are still honored today.

“Basic to our democratic civilization are the principles and convictions that have bound us together as a nation. Among these are personal liberty, human rights, and the dignity of man. All these have their roots in a deeply held religious faith — in a belief in God.”
Dwight Eisenhower

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A former president suggests Congress may not be the most noble branch of government.

Do you think any — as in, any — of the Ten Commandments given by God would pass the House and Senate in today’s world?

What does that say about us?

The “rights” we proclaim are important and have their origin in someone we no longer even talk about.

Benjamin Franklin shares his observations from history about how a powerful government works.