On September 17, 1787, in a stuffy room in Philadelphia’s State House, a group of weary delegates affixed their signatures to a document that would alter the trajectory of human history. That document was the United States Constitution. For four long months, the men gathered there — farmers and lawyers, merchants and generals, revolutionaries and …
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Equal Before the Law: The Long Road to the 14th Amendment’s Promise
The United States in the summer of 1868 was still licking the open wounds of its Civil War. Cities were rebuilding, families were mourning, and the Southern states—recently in rebellion—were being reshaped by the federal government’s ambitious but turbulent project of Reconstruction. In this atmosphere of uncertainty and fragile hope, the ratification of the 14th …
Term Limits and Democracy: The 22nd Amendment
On February 27, 1951, the United States formally ratified the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, forever shaping the nation’s highest office. This amendment set a two-term limit for U.S. presidents, ensuring that no individual could hold the presidency for more than eight years. The decision stemmed largely from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s unprecedented four-term presidency, which …
The 15th Amendment: A Hard-Fought Step Toward Equality
On February 3, 1870, the United States ratified the 15th Amendment, a landmark achievement in the struggle for civil rights. This amendment declared that the right to vote could not be denied based on “race, color, or previous condition of servitude,” effectively granting African American men the legal right to cast their ballots. Coming in …
Unmasking the Illusion: The Downside of Political Correctness
Political correctness, at its core, is a set of beliefs and practices that aim to promote inclusivity and prevent discrimination. While these intentions are admirable, the implementation of politically correct language and behavior has had a negative impact on free speech. The problem with political correctness is that it can create a culture of fear …
The Importance of the United States Diplomatic Service Personnel’s Pledge to Uphold the Constitution
The United States has a team of remarkable individuals who are chosen to represent the country in foreign nations, known as the diplomatic service personnel. These incredible people are responsible for establishing and maintaining diplomatic relationships with other countries, promoting trade and commerce, and safeguarding the interests of the United States. Before they begin their …