Results for: "American History"

American History, Christian History

Listen February Black History Month In America, both the white and black communities have lost a sense of the influence that the Christian faith has exercised upon each respective community. Unable to recount pivotal historical details concerning the formative influence of Christianity upon America, the fraudulent claims of secularism and irreligion appear most plausible to the un- or ill-informed. Concerning the origin of the state nickname, "Hoosier," this fact is reflected by Indiana's most dedicated historians. For many years, speculation has dominated the discussion concerning the...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, February Articles, Signers of Declaration of Independence

Listen February 2, 1804 Signer George Walton passed away George Walton (1749 – February 2, 1804) signed the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Georgia and also served as the second Chief Executive of that...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, January Articles, Signers of Declaration of Independence

ListenLewis Morris (April 8, 1726 – January 22, 1798) was an American landowner and developer from Morrisania, New York. He signed the Declaration of Independence as a delegate to the Continental Congress from New York. The brief biographical sketch of his life presented below is taken from the nineteenth-century work, Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence by Rev. Charles Goodrich. Article Contents * Click headings to navigate; click headings to return. A Thumbnail Sketch Related Articles Anchor Elements Article Notes and Sources A Thumbnail Sketch Lewis Morris was born at...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, January Articles, Signers of Declaration of Independence

ListenJanuary 24, 1813 Signer George Clymer passes away George Clymer (March 16, 1739 – January 24, 1813) was an American politician and founding father. He was one of the last Patriots to advocate complete independence from Britain. As a Pennsylvania representative, Clymer was, along with five others, a signatory of both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Points of significance include the following:George Clymer Orphaned at seven, was raised by an uncle, and followed his uncle into mercantilism in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Accepted a commission as captain over a...Read more... Read more... -->

American History, Christian Calendar (Holidays), Christian History, January Articles

Listen January 24, 1639 America's First Constitution Have you ever seen a car license plate from the state of Connecticut? If you have, do you remember the slogan emblazoned on it? Connecticut is called the "Constitution State," but very few of us know why it has been given this title. The reason Connecticut is called the Constitution State is because of a Christian minister and his belief that the Bible contains all of the principles necessary for happy contented living including the Christian's involvement in matters of government or politics. The pastor's name was Thomas Hooker. He...Read more... Read more... -->