Founding Fathers
Coverage of Founding Fathers in the Nexus archive.
- White House slams nation's most iconic museum for choosing woke 'activism' over Founding Fathers
The White House criticized the nation's most iconic museum for prioritizing 'woke activism' over the Founding Fathers. The statement highlights a conflict between modern activism and historical focus.
- Shapiro: Trump ‘accumulated way more power than our founders would have hoped’
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro criticized President Trump for accumulating more power than the Founding Fathers intended, echoing consistent Democratic concerns. Shapiro made the remarks following Trump's Independence Day address.
- As America marks 250 years, our greatest chapters are still ahead of us
The article commemorates America's 250th anniversary, highlighting the enduring legacy of the Founding Fathers through the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the concept of 'founders' fire'—a spirit of bold vision and risk-taking. It emphasizes American exceptionalism and the two key gifts from the Founders: intellectual property rights and the foundational commitment to liberty.
- New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI
A new Google commercial imagines the Declaration of Independence being written with assistance from AI. The ad poses a hypothetical scenario where the Founding Fathers used Google Workspace 250 years after the document's signing.
- What were temperatures on 4th of July, 1776 during signing of Declaration of Independence?
The article states that Philadelphia had a temperature of 76 degrees on July 4, 1776, during the signing of the Declaration of Independence, contrasting it with record-breaking heat in the Northeast during America's 250th anniversary.
- MIKE PENCE: The next generation needs faith in God and confidence in the American ideal
Mike Pence emphasizes the importance of faith in God and the American ideal as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. He highlights the Founding Fathers' commitment to liberty and unalienable rights, urging renewed dedication to these principles amid current challenges. A Gallup poll cited in the article notes a decline in American pride compared to the early 2000s.
- Simon Schama: The founding fathers and the battle for America’s future
Simon Schama discusses the founding fathers' 1776 vision of liberty and justice, marked by compromise and conflict. The article highlights how these foundational ideas continue to influence America's national identity today.
- July 4 heat wave would've been 'virtually impossible' in 1776
The July 4 heat wave in the U.S. would have been 'virtually impossible' in 1776, with current heat waves being more frequent and intense compared to those experienced by the Founding Fathers.
- What the Founding Fathers said about the struggle against King George III, British Empire in 1776
The article highlights statements from the Founding Fathers in 1776 regarding their struggle against King George III and the British Empire. CBS News correspondent Major Garrett provides a historical overview for America's 250th birthday.
- Marc Andreessen is making the same audacious bet the Founding Fathers did: that America’s best days are ahead
Marc Andreessen claims the United States is the best country and highlights its enduring risk-taking spirit. He compares this belief to the audacious bet made by the Founding Fathers.
- America at 250: why the Constitution was built to restrain government, not celebrate majority rule
The U.S. Constitution was designed to limit government power and protect individual rights, not to establish majority rule. The Founding Fathers structured it with checks and balances across three branches and avoided the term 'democracy' due to concerns about tyranny of the majority.
- The Founding Fathers: Why their radical beliefs continue to shape America
The men who signed the Declaration of Independence were flawed, but their actions in 1776 changed the world and their fight for equality remains relevant today.
- Today’s leftists are destroying what America’s Founding Fathers fought for — on the same NYC streets they once marched
The article criticizes modern leftists, communists, and politicians for undermining the legacy of America's Founding Fathers by burning flags, protesting, and neglecting education in subjects like penmanship and history. It claims these groups, including schoolchildren skipping classes, are unaware of the names of the first patriots.
- The role of debate in America's founding
As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, a new book titled 'Divided Over the Declaration' by Tony Williams and David Bobb examines the foundation laid by the Founding Fathers. The authors discuss the role of debate in shaping America's founding principles.
- Were the Constitution’s Authors a Little Too Optimistic?
The U.S. Constitution's authors aimed to establish a strong chief executive while ensuring checks on power. They sought a balance between authority and restraint to prevent abuse. The article questions whether their optimism about this balance was justified.
- The government shouldn’t be organizing prayer for America 250
The government should not organize prayer for America 250, as history shows the Founders rejected government involvement in religion. This rejection is based on the principle of separating church and state. The article argues against government-organized religious events.
- US to issue ‘America250’ passports featuring Donald Trump’s image
The US government will issue limited-edition 'America250' passports featuring Donald Trump's portrait on the inside cover, accompanied by the Declaration of Independence text, the US flag, and a painting of the founding fathers signing the document. These passports commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.