Progressive Sounds of Patriotism
We had to suffer through seeing Will Witt with this mustache for like a week just to make this video so we hope you all appreciate it.
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Why Do We Celebrate the Fourth of July? With Will Witt | Man on the Street
Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July? What happened in 1776? Flashback to when Will Witt went to the beach to see if people know.
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Ep. 348 — 1776: A Legacy Worth Celebrating | Fireside Chat
On July 4, 1776, the Founders declared America's independence from Great Britain, initiating the greatest experiment in liberty in human history. However, with the decline of America’s education system, left-wing narratives like The 1619 Project, and the defamation of our Founding Fathers as nothing more than racist slave owners, the true significance of Independence Day is being forgotten by many Americans. But PragerU is changing that!
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America's 2nd War of Independence
In this video, author Brian Kilmeade sheds light on the largely and unfortunately overlooked War of 1812. Kilmeade explains how this war got started, the daunting odds against a nation in its infancy, and the unlikely hero who secured America’s young nation’s future by pulling off one of the greatest upsets in military history.
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The United States had to fight not one, but two wars for its independence. The first, of course, was the Revolutionary War.
Can you name the second?
It was the War of 1812.
Now, both wars were against the British. And in both cases, the Americans should have lost.
The Revolutionary War is very much celebrated in American history. The second one has all but been forgotten.
But had it been lost, America’s history would have been much, much different.
The British precipitated the war by failing to recognize the United States as a sovereign nation. For five years between 1807 and 1812, they repeatedly disrupted American commerce, boarding American merchant ships, capturing their sailors—over 5,000 of them—and forcing them to work on British ships.
Finally, President James Madison said, “Enough!” and on June 18, 1812, Congress declared war on Britain. The euphoria didn’t last long. And for good reason. The Americans had no viable strategy, no standing army to speak of, no generals worthy of the rank, a very small navy, a wholly inadequate supply of munitions.
It was a different story on the British side. They had all the men, ships, generals and admirals they needed—and then some. If these upstart Yankees wanted war, the British were only too happy to accommodate them.
Things went pretty much as expected: one American defeat after another, culminating in the burning of Washington, D.C.
The great prize of the war was not the tiny American capital, or even the larger, nearby city of Baltimore. The prize the British wanted was the gateway to the American West, the city at the mouth of the Mississippi River—New Orleans. If Britain controlled this key southern port, it could check American expansion, confining it to the eastern half of the continent for the foreseeable future.
To take New Orleans, the British amassed an enormous sea and land force—60 ships, 10,000 men.
And what could the Americans offer by way of defense? Enter Andrew Jackson, one of the most remarkable figures in American history.
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Are You Proud to Be an American?
Do you believe that there is no better place to live for anyone, of any race, than America? Is America the most exceptional, freest nation to ever exist, or is it an oppressive, systemically racist country? In honor of the USA's birthday, Will Witt asks people on Santa Monica Pier if they're proud to be American, and what they feel when they see the American flag.
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Murthy v. Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Explained
The Supreme Court of the United States recently ruled to dismiss Murthy v. Missouri. The justices threw out lower-court rulings that Federal officials and White House staffers leaned on social media platforms to unconstitutionally squelch conservative points of view. Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom and a former State Department official, explains what this ruling means for free speech in the U.S.
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Patriotism: Why We Need It | 5 Minute Videos
American patriotism is fading, and in some places, vanishing altogether. Douglas Carswell, a former member of the British Parliament who now lives in the U.S., explains why patriotism is so important to the American experiment.
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What kind of future will the United States have if young Americans are taught to have contempt for their country?
To say the least, it’s not a happy prospect.
Yet from all accounts that’s exactly what’s happening.
Ask sixth graders what they know about George Washington and they’re likely to answer: “he owned slaves.”
While that’s true, it’s only one part of Washington’s story. The full story, of course, is that America’s first president was one of the great men of his age, universally admired for his bravery, integrity, and visionary leadership.
Washington was a remarkable man, but only one of many remarkable individuals throughout American history.
This was once taken for granted. Now, it’s barely acknowledged.
For someone who’s admired America from afar and has now made it my home, I find this very troubling. I’ve always considered Americans’ deep love for their country—their patriotism—to be not only part of their charm but a major reason for America’s success.
Now I see that patriotism being undermined, in of all places, America’s classrooms.
The 1619 Project, for example, which contends that America was conceived in racism in 1619 rather than in freedom in 1776, is taught in over forty-five hundred schools. Instead of teaching young Americans to revere their country, the left-leaning educational establishment seems bent on teaching them to be ashamed of it.
Are they succeeding?
From what I’ve seen, patriotism still thrives in much of the country, especially in the South. You can feel it under a thousand Friday night football lights, as the crowd rises for the Star-Spangled Banner. You can sense it in every small-town parade on the Fourth of July.
But there is no question that this patriotism is fading. In fact, in many places it’s disappearing altogether.
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WikiLeaks' Assange Set Free, Big Tech Giants Silence Speech, Reports of ISIS among Illegals: 6/28/24
A meteorologist dismantles the mainstream media’s climate change narrative. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is a free man after a 14-year legal battle with the U.S. Facebook and Instagram move to restrict political content ahead of the presidential debate. And are there over 50 ISIS-linked illegal aliens roaming the U.S. right now?
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Ep. 347 — Health Cannot Replace Morality | Fireside Chat
Why is abortion termed “reproductive health” while overlooking the moral implications of ending a life? Why do we limit cigarette smoking due to health risks but show less concern for the moral consequences of alcohol abuse? Dennis explores how America’s shift from morality to an obsession with health is reshaping our society.
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Patterns and Profits: Brown Eyed Quilter | The Hustle
Can you go from rags to riches with just a needle and thread? At 22 years old, Emily Siddall runs Brown Eyed Quilter where she uses her sewing skills to make quilts for customers across the country. Find out how Emily made wise investments in equipment and resources to grow her business one stitch at a time.
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Libs of TikTok and Peachy Keenan on Feminism | Real Talk
Chaya Raichik and Peachy Keenan have been labeled two of the most dangerous women in America. Under the moniker “Libs of TikTok,” Chaya has exposed the agendas of the progressive left. Peachy is a former feminist who now says third-wave feminism and mainstream American culture destroy families. Chaya, Peachy, and PragerU CEO Marissa Streit discuss who really benefits from the feminist movement and how women can embrace traditional values of marriage and motherhood.
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Emily Austin: Gen Z Is Being Brainwashed to Hate America | Stories of Us
Sports journalist, media personality, and former Miss Universe judge Emily Austin uses her platform to boldly stand for truth. From speaking out about transgender athletes and pageant contestants to exposing how left-wing narratives on social media and college campuses are brainwashing Gen Z to hate America, Emily refuses to conform. As a proud Jewish American, she encourages everyone to use their voice before we reach the point of no return.
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Dwight Eisenhower: War Hero to President
As the Korean War intensified, war-weary Americans turned to a new leader, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the hero of World War II, to bring them peace. “Ike,” as he was known to everyone, didn’t disappoint them.
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The Allies defeated the Axis powers—Germany and Japan—in World War II in no small part because of America’s brilliant generals—men like George Marshall, George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, Omar Bradley, and Dwight Eisenhower.
Of that illustrious group, only one—Eisenhower—reached America's highest office, serving as the 34th president of the United States.
What made him stand out among his contemporaries?
Dwight David Eisenhower was born on October 14, 1890. Young Dwight, or “Ike” as he came to be known to everyone, was the third of seven children—all boys.
Of his childhood, the future president would later say, “We were very poor, but the glory of America is that we didn't know it...”
Looking for a ticket out of his hometown of Abilene, Kansas, Ike entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1911. He did little to distinguish himself academically, focusing more on football than his studies.
Upon graduating as a second lieutenant, he was posted to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. There, he met the petite, vivacious, and charming Mamie Doud. The daughter of a prosperous businessman, Mamie was used to cooks and servants but gave it all up for the spartan life of a military spouse when she married Ike in 1916. She would spend the next two decades moving from one dreary Army base to the next. But as long as she was with her husband, she was happy. “Ike was my career,” she said years later.
When America entered World War I in 1917, Eisenhower, to his frustration, was ordered to remain stateside to train others for combat. It was a bitter blow, and it set the pattern of Eisenhower’s life for twenty years. As others rose to senior positions, his career stalled. He seemed destined to serve great men, not to be one.
From 1935 to 1939, Eisenhower worked as Douglas MacArthur’s top aide in the Philippines, where they helped train the local army, giving the young man from Abilene his first real taste of international politics.
MacArthur was an extremely difficult personality who almost drove Ike to his wit’s end.
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Dwight Eisenhower: A General Keeps the Peace
The 1950s are widely regarded as a period of undisputed American greatness. The United States dominated the world in almost every respect, from science to culture, from John Wayne westerns to commercial aviation. What was Dwight Eisenhower’s role in this decade of prosperity? John Yoo, Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, has the answer.
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When Dwight Eisenhower, or “Ike,” as he was universally known, was elected the 34th president of the United States in 1952, the American people weren’t exactly sure who they had voted for.
He ran as a Republican, but was he a conservative? A moderate? A liberal?
Ultimately, it didn’t really matter. The decorated World War II general who had waged war now promised to wage peace. And the voters trusted he would keep that promise.
Their trust was not misplaced. His first major act as president was to resolve the conflict in Korea that had begun in 1950 and cost America 36,000 lives.
Here’s how he did it: he made it clear to the Chinese, North Korea’s patron, that if they didn’t agree to a cease-fire, he would not hesitate to use nuclear weapons.
Soon after, an agreement was reached, drawing a line between North and South Korea at the 38th parallel. That agreement stands to this day.
Would Eisenhower have actually followed through on his threat? We’ll never know, but that was the whole point.
“After Ike made peace in Korea,” Eisenhower biographer Jean Smith wrote, “not a single American died in combat for the next eight years.”
Throughout his time in office, he was urged to use American military power to resolve conflicts. And for eight years he resisted.
In 1953, the French wanted him to come in on their side in Vietnam.
In 1955, Chiang Kai-shek, the ruler of Taiwan, wanted America’s help to take on Communist China.
In 1956, the Hungarians wanted him to back their revolt against Soviet rule
Each supplicant made a good case for American intervention. Each time, Eisenhower refused to commit American troops. If he didn’t see a clear path to victory, the risk, in his mind, was greater than the reward.
And even though he said he was prepared to use nuclear weapons, he greatly feared their destructive power.
To that end, he sought a treaty with the Soviets to end the arms race. He proposed that the US would open up all its military facilities to Russian inspection—provided the Soviets did the same. But the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev declined. He dismissed the proposal as an American trick to spy on the Soviet Union. It wasn’t a trick. Eisenhower really meant it.
If Khrushchev wouldn’t make a deal, Eisenhower would do what he had to do: make sure that America’s nuclear capacity far outstripped the Soviets.
But while he recognized the Soviet threat, he didn’t blindly accept the advice of his military chiefs. As a career soldier, he knew that the armed services always assumed the worst about an adversary’s capabilities—the better to boost their budgets. But Eisenhower never took the bait. In fact, he trimmed portions of the military budget repeatedly during his tenure. He famously worried about what he coined the “military-industrial complex”.
He brought the same pragmatism to the domestic front. His philosophy here was not much different than his foreign policy philosophy: if he could keep the country out of war—in this case, political war —everything else would take care of itself.
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Founding Father's Videos | Marathon
Do you know the real stories of our Founding Fathers? Learn the true stories of the men who built America and risked everything to create the greatest nation the world has ever known.
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Russia and North Korea Strengthen Ties, Climate Terrorists Attack Stonehenge: 6/21/24 | The Wrap Up
he Seattle Police Department is hiring illegal aliens to police their streets. Climate terrorists attack Stonehenge. A new survey uncovers the most concerning issues for potential voters. And Russia signed a mutual defense treaty with North Korea that could mean big trouble for the rest of the world.
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Big Tech Censorship: An Industry Developed by the Government
Are America’s intelligence agencies being used to silence citizens and influence elections? Mike Benz, Executive Director of the Foundation for Freedom and a former State Department official, explains who he views as the main actors behind the industry of Big Tech censorship and what should be done to preserve freedom of speech in the U.S.
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Ep. 346 — Election Integrity: Europe vs. America | Fireside Chat
In recent European elections, there were few concerns about integrity or contested results, unlike in the U.S. Could the lack of voter ID requirements in America, the replacement of paper ballots with electronic voting, and the shift from an election day to an election month suggest potential manipulation? Dennis explores what these contrasts reveal about election security in America.
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What Is Juneteenth? Venice Beach vs. South Central | Ami on the Loose
Before Juneteenth became a national holiday in 2021, few people had ever heard of it. Is this due to systemic racism in America’s education system, or is the new focus on Juneteenth simply a tool for division? Ami Horowitz visits Venice Beach and South Central, California to explore people’s views on Juneteenth and its place in American history.
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Would You Sign a Petition for White-Only Housing? | Man on the Street
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in America over 150 years ago. With all the progress made in the United States to end racism and advance civil rights, why are some people advocating for resegregation, including black-only dormitories, classrooms, and graduation ceremonies? Aldo asks students at California State University, Northridge if they support segregating universities, starting with housing.
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Libby Emmons: A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen | The Book Club
Is Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House the feminist landmark it’s often portrayed to be? Or is it a critique of radical individualism and the undermining of traditional societal roles? The Post Millennial’s Libby Emmons joins Michael Knowles to discuss this groundbreaking 19th-century play and explore its insights into our intrinsic selfish nature and tendency to lie for self-preservation.
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The American Trinity: The Three Values that Make America Great
Nearly every country on Earth is defined by race or ethnicity. Not America. What makes the United States different? Dennis Prager outlines the values that have allowed the American people to flourish and, unlike immigrants almost everywhere else, transformed those who arrived from across the globe into full Americans—regardless of where they were born.
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Race and ethnicity have defined every nation on earth. Except one: the United States of America. It is defined by values.
So, to understand America, you have to understand American values.
They are:
1. “E Pluribus Unum”
2. “Liberty”
3. “In God We Trust.”
I call this “The American Trinity.” I made up the name, but I didn’t make up the values. They are on every American coin.
The first, E Pluribus Unum, is Latin, meaning, “Out of many, one.” When first adopted as an American motto shortly after the American founding in 1776, it referred to the thirteen American colonies becoming one nation. Over time, however, most Americans understood the motto to mean one people from many backgrounds. To quote The E Pluribus Unum Project, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, “Over the years, E Pluribus Unum has also served as a reminder of America's bold attempt to make one unified nation of people from many different backgrounds and beliefs.”
In other words, America doesn’t care about your national or ethnic origins.
This explains why people who immigrate to America assimilate faster and more fully than immigrants to any other country.
Most of those who have immigrated to Europe, from, for example, Turkey – as millions have – are not considered fully German by fellow Germans or fully Swedish by fellow Swedes or fully Spanish by fellow Spaniards. This is even true of the children and grandchildren of those immigrants.
And, just as important, few of those immigrants – or their children or grandchildren – will ever feel fully German, Swedish, or Spanish. But a Turk who immigrates to the United States will be regarded as fully American – as American as any other American – the moment he or she becomes a citizen. And they – and certainly their children – will feel fully American.
Of course, America has not always lived up to this “e pluribus unum” ideal. But the ideal was always there. And it was applied to virtually every immigrant to America.
The second component of the American Trinity is liberty.
Now, you might ask, “Didn’t the French Revolution also enshrine liberty as a central national value? Wasn’t its motto “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”?
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24hr Fitness Limits U.S. Flag, Americans put on Ukraine “Hit List,” Russian Sub off Coast: 6/14/24
24 Hour Fitness says employees can wear BLM and Pride gear but limits wearing the American flag at work. German experts discover the oldest written record of a miracle Jesus Christ performed as a child. Russian warships park within miles of the Florida coast. And did a Ukrainian NGO with U.S. ties put Americans on a hit list?
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Ep. 345 — The Best Advertisement for Atheism | Fireside Chat
When religious people mistreat others, they give a bad name to religion and turn many people off faith altogether. What does God value most: belief, good works, or something else? Dennis explores scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments to reveal what God truly desires from us.
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A Little Extra Hustle: This Teen's Got Bling | The Hustle
18-year-old Gracie Casper is turning heads with her handmade earrings. Now she teaches Aldo that crafting custom jewelry takes creativity and a steady hand.
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