Charlottesville will either be the prelude to a revolutionary symphony of violence, or, the prologue to “The mystic chords of memory” that may “yet swell the chorus of … Union, when again touched … by the better angels of our nature.” America, the choice is yours.
It is true that the American story bears the marks of the evil and catastrophe of slavery. When our founding fathers determined they would not be slaves, ironically and tragically some of them were in fact slave owners.
The artistry of a statesman’s farewell is an American tradition. What can we learn by what is, and isn’t, in a Farewell Address?
What are America’s “Judeo-Christian” roots? What does that term even mean anymore? Is it relevant in today’s 211st centuray pluralistic world?
Historically Americans have given equal respect to both the flag and the National Anthem either through standing for the Pledge of Allegiance or for the singing of our National Anthem. 21st century America seems to be conflicted about these conventions.
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