Today's American Minute

Overview of Education in Europe & America - American Minute with Bill Federer

Overview of Education in Europe & America - American Minute with Bill Federer

Noah Webster wrote to David McClure, October 25, 1836: "In my view, the Christian religion is the most important and one of the first things in which all children, under a free government ought to be instructed.”

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Senate Chaplain Peter Marshall "I am one of those who believe there are some principles ... worth dying for" - American Minute with Bill Federer

"I am one of those who believe there are some principles worth fighting for & worth dying for" -U.S. Senate Chaplain Peter Marshall

Senate Chaplain Peter Marshall "I am one of those who believe there are some principles ... worth dying for" - American Minute with Bill Federer

Senate Chaplain Peter Marshall prayed: "May freedom be seen not as the right to do as we please but as the opportunity to please to do what is right. May it be ever understood that our liberty is under God and can be found nowhere else. May our faith be something that is not merely stamped upon our coins, but expressed in our lives."

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Executive Orders History - American Minute with Bill Federer

Executive Orders History - American Minute with Bill Federer

Executive Orders are not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, but Article 2, Section 3, does say the President is to "take care that the laws be faithfully executed."

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Real Meaning of Wall of Separation - Jefferson & Baptist Founder of Rhode Island Roger William - Protect Freedom of Conscience - American Minute with Bill Federer

" as understood by Jefferson "Freedom of Conscience": Rhode Island founder Roger Williams "Wall of Separation

Real Meaning of Wall of Separation - Jefferson & Baptist Founder of Rhode Island Roger William - Protect Freedom of Conscience - American Minute with Bill Federer

On January 1, 1802, Jefferson wrote back, agreeing with the Baptists: "Gentlemen ... Believing WITH you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for faith or his worship, that the legislative powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions..."

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Presidents' Day - George Washington's Birthday - American Minute with Bill Federer

Presidents' Day--George Washington's Birthday

Presidents' Day - George Washington's Birthday - American Minute with Bill Federer

Presidents' Day is actually Washington's birthday, recognized by an Act of Congress for government offices in Washington, D.C., in 1879, and for all federal offices in 1885. 

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