ARTICLES

Religious freedom protects more than the ability to practice a faith. Explore how freedom of conscience developed in America, what the First Amendment protects, and why these constitutional principles matter for people with many different beliefs.

The War of 1812 grew out of years of tension between the United States and Britain over trade, impressment, western expansion, and national sovereignty. This article explains the major pressures that pushed the young United States into war with its former colonial ruler.

Who were the Founding Fathers, and why does their legacy still matter today? Explore the extraordinary men who risked everything to build a nation founded on liberty, faith, and the enduring principles of freedom.