In my observations, I’ll often reference “WE” (usually capitalized), by which I mean WE, the people. But does that mean I speak for everyone in the U.S.? No.
The “WE” I like to speak of is a reference, of course, to the preamble of the Constitution of the United States.
Likewise, did the Constitution speak for EVERYONE […]
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Even though the U.S. did not officially declare independence from Great Britain until July 4, 1776, the Revolutionary War began with the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. Approximately how many years elapsed before the Treaty of Paris was signed, which officially ended the war?
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It was 232 years ago that our nation was founded and we celebrate it’s birthday today. It is remarkable all that has happened in our country since then. Many lives have been sacrificed, many families have struggled immensely to put us in the position we are today.
No country is perfect, but the U.S.A. is as […]
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The challenge in this great republic is to ensure that our representatives (and those in the government bureaucracy who report to them) respect the majority... and for the majority to respect the minority... and for all to respect the law.
