American History Archives - The Libertarian Republic

Queer Colonists: Colonial Williamsburg Historical Inclusion or Revisionism?

Caleb ShumateSeptember 3, 2021

Historical reenactors at Colonial Williamsburg may soon be sporting pride flags with their powdered wigs as the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has discovered new lesbian and...

Fail to the Chief: The Least Offensive Presidents

Chris MorrillNovember 28, 2020

by Chris Morrill

Last week, I presented a list of what I consider to be America’s worst presidents. It pleased virtually no one. Not to be outdone, this...

Give Me Liberty: Could We Make Dueling Legal Again?

Mikhail TimoninNovember 24, 2020March 16, 2021

by Mikhail Timonin

By Mikhail Timonin What does honor mean to you? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it is “a good name or public esteem; or, a showing...

Can Liberty Survive the Marxist Purge?

Guest PostJuly 5, 2020

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By Stewart Jones While mobs continue tearing down monuments and shaming elected officials into removing statues of historical significance — from Christopher Columbus to Gen....

Thomas Paine’s Common Sense ~ Sundays With Steffi

Guest PostFebruary 2, 2020February 2, 2020

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Happy Sunday, Liberty Lovers! My mom has always told me that I have common sense. It only seemed fitting to read Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”...

Thomas Jefferson’s Macaroons ~ Sundays (Baking) With Steffi

Guest PostDecember 22, 2019

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Happy Sunday, Liberty Lovers! It’s no secret that Thomas Jefferson is my favorite president. I even have the socks to prove it! I always love...

The Little-Known History of the Wild West Is the Ultimate “Mandalorian” Easter Egg

Guest PostDecember 20, 2019

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I love Star Wars and I enjoy a good Western, so it’s no surprise to any of my friends and co-workers that I’ve been engrossed...

The Capitalist Blessings of Thanksgiving in Plymouth Colony

Caleb ShumateNovember 28, 2019

by Caleb Shumate

Thanksgiving. The holiday we set aside each November to be grateful for our blessings throughout the year. Although the historic celebration between the Pilgrims and...

Next Generation of Americans Will Embrace Socialism If We Lose ‘War on History’

Guest PostNovember 8, 2019

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As young Americans are losing an understanding of civics and American history, they increasingly embrace socialism. An annual poll conducted for the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation again...

Why You Should Read “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” to Your Kids

Guest PostJuly 5, 2019November 21, 2019

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As families and friends gather together throughout the US this week to celebrate liberty, we rightfully give a nod to Thomas Jefferson who authored the...