‘God Bless America’: The Words and Music of a Prayer
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‘God Bless America’: The Words and Music of a Prayer

In the first of two articles celebrating this patriotic song, this installment of “The Art of Liberty” brings out the beauty of Irving Berlin’s anthem.
Penning America’s Hymn: ‘America the Beautiful’
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Penning America’s Hymn: ‘America the Beautiful’

In the first part of this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we learn how a church organist and college professor created ‘America the Beautiful.’
‘Ardent and Affectionate’: The Friendships That Shaped Thomas Jefferson
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‘Ardent and Affectionate’: The Friendships That Shaped Thomas Jefferson

From boyhood companions to fellow founders, Jefferson’s enduring friendships influenced both his character and the nation he helped build.
Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them
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Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them

Associations organized by merchants and craftsmen served as the social and economic backbone of many medieval towns.
How a Married Couple’s Innovative Risks Changed the Toy Industry
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How a Married Couple’s Innovative Risks Changed the Toy Industry

In ‘This Week in History,’ a new doll makes its debut at the 1959 Toy Fair in New York City and becomes an American icon.

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‘God Bless America’: The Words and Music of a Prayer

‘God Bless America’: The Words and Music of a Prayer

In the first of two articles celebrating this patriotic song, this installment of “The Art of Liberty” brings out the beauty of Irving Berlin’s anthem.
Peyton Randolph: The Twice Elected President

Peyton Randolph: The Twice Elected President

He is the forgotten Founding Father who helped forge colonial unity as America’s first president of Congress.
‘Cold Zero’: Arctic Survival Under Gunfire

‘Cold Zero’: Arctic Survival Under Gunfire

A CIA agent and an ex-Air Force pilot are stranded at the top of the world, and everybody’s coming after them.
Penning America’s Hymn: ‘America the Beautiful’

Penning America’s Hymn: ‘America the Beautiful’

In the first part of this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we learn how a church organist and college professor created ‘America the Beautiful.’
Guglielmo Marconi: The ‘Father of Radio’ Who Pioneered Long Distance Wireless Communication

Guglielmo Marconi: The ‘Father of Radio’ Who Pioneered Long Distance Wireless Communication

How an Italian inventor without a university degree proved radio waves could cross oceans—launching the age of wireless communication.
‘Ardent and Affectionate’: The Friendships That Shaped Thomas Jefferson

‘Ardent and Affectionate’: The Friendships That Shaped Thomas Jefferson

From boyhood companions to fellow founders, Jefferson’s enduring friendships influenced both his character and the nation he helped build.
Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them

Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them

Associations organized by merchants and craftsmen served as the social and economic backbone of many medieval towns.
How a Married Couple’s Innovative Risks Changed the Toy Industry

How a Married Couple’s Innovative Risks Changed the Toy Industry

In ‘This Week in History,’ a new doll makes its debut at the 1959 Toy Fair in New York City and becomes an American icon.
Michael Wigglesworth: Best-Selling Poet of the Puritans

Michael Wigglesworth: Best-Selling Poet of the Puritans

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit a religious man deeply aware of his human flaws.
‘God Bless America’: The Words and Music of a Prayer

‘God Bless America’: The Words and Music of a Prayer

In the first of two articles celebrating this patriotic song, this installment of “The Art of Liberty” brings out the beauty of Irving Berlin’s anthem.
Peyton Randolph: The Twice Elected President

Peyton Randolph: The Twice Elected President

He is the forgotten Founding Father who helped forge colonial unity as America’s first president of Congress.
‘Cold Zero’: Arctic Survival Under Gunfire

‘Cold Zero’: Arctic Survival Under Gunfire

A CIA agent and an ex-Air Force pilot are stranded at the top of the world, and everybody’s coming after them.
Penning America’s Hymn: ‘America the Beautiful’

Penning America’s Hymn: ‘America the Beautiful’

In the first part of this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we learn how a church organist and college professor created ‘America the Beautiful.’
Guglielmo Marconi: The ‘Father of Radio’ Who Pioneered Long Distance Wireless Communication

Guglielmo Marconi: The ‘Father of Radio’ Who Pioneered Long Distance Wireless Communication

How an Italian inventor without a university degree proved radio waves could cross oceans—launching the age of wireless communication.
‘Ardent and Affectionate’: The Friendships That Shaped Thomas Jefferson

‘Ardent and Affectionate’: The Friendships That Shaped Thomas Jefferson

From boyhood companions to fellow founders, Jefferson’s enduring friendships influenced both his character and the nation he helped build.
Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them

Medieval Guilds: How They Worked and What We Can Learn From Them

Associations organized by merchants and craftsmen served as the social and economic backbone of many medieval towns.
How a Married Couple’s Innovative Risks Changed the Toy Industry

How a Married Couple’s Innovative Risks Changed the Toy Industry

In ‘This Week in History,’ a new doll makes its debut at the 1959 Toy Fair in New York City and becomes an American icon.
Michael Wigglesworth: Best-Selling Poet of the Puritans

Michael Wigglesworth: Best-Selling Poet of the Puritans

In this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we visit a religious man deeply aware of his human flaws.