A Gentleman’s Place in the Mosaic of History: Gerald Ford in Retrospect
December 28, 2006 | by Paul G. Kengor | Topic: The American Story
Editor’s Note: A longer version of this article appeared in the December 27 edition of National Review.
On the day after Christmas 2006, thirty years after he lost his only presidential bid, Gerald R. Ford, the nation’s 38th president, … Read more>
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Christmas 1981: A Candle That Burned Bright for Freedom 25 Years Ago
December 19, 2006 | by Paul G. Kengor | Topic: The Content of Character
It’s difficult to explain how much the world has changed in 25 years. Those who lived through December 1981 would be well-served to pause this Christmas season and give thanks for the differences.
In December 1981, much of the world … Read more>
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MILTON FRIEDMAN, 1912-2006
December 8, 2006 | by Hans F. Sennholz | Topic: The DNA of Greatness
Few American economists have wielded as much influence on economic thought and policy as the late Milton Friedman. He was an articulate and ardent advocate of free markets and personal liberty. In 1962, his CAPITAL AND FREEDOM, which continues … Read more>
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Will the Real George Washington Please Stand Up?
December 6, 2006 | by Gary S. Smith | Topic: The DNA of Greatness
Even before he died in December 1799, a battle began over the nature and significance of George Washington’s faith. Was the father of our country a deist, a Unitarian, a lukewarm Christian, or a fervent evangelical? Popular paintings depict Washington … Read more>
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End of Shock and Awe
December 6, 2006 | by Marvin J. Folkertsma | Topic: The Global Challenge
One of the most notable scenes in Rocky One followed Apollo Creed’s reaction to a lightning punch that sent him reeling to the canvas, his glazed eyes struggling to catch the number of the locomotive that just smashed into his … Read more>
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The Real Saint Nick
December 4, 2006 | by Warren Throckmorton | Topic: The Content of Character
Given the decision making power of Santa Claus on the matter of gifts, my children make sure they leave Mr. Claus some seriously good cookies on Christmas Eve. However, most children don’t know that there is much more to the … Read more>
