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Educating our fellow Americans—students, teachers, and citizens—in the history and Founding principles of our country since 1983.

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@__Cybernetic__ @IMAO_ Peter understood America and Americans better than most born here do.

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@ColumbiaMayor @Ashland_Univ She's great, isn't she? We're fortunate to have her as part of our faculty - as a scholar and person.

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This week on The American Idea: America's forgotten father of abolitionism, Rev. John Rankin. A conductor on the underground railroad, author, and thought leader, Rankin laid the foundation on which Garrison and Douglass would later stand.
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China, Ukraine, and our own manufacturing sector: all present challenges to promoting America's national security. Get the details in this week's episode of The American Idea, with defense policy expert Rebeccah Heinrichs.

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Today on The American Idea: National Security threats and what America can do about them, with defense policy expert Rebeccah Heinrichs.
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What did it take to defeat communism and fascism in the 20th Century? Courageous, focused leaders with the right ideas. Learn about three of them in Ashbrook's new, free online course, "Tear Down This Wall."
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How are economic and manufacturing strength related to national security? Where does America stand regarding these today? Get the details in Wednesday's episode of The American Idea.
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How does Putin understand Russia's place in the world? How can this help America deal with him? Learn this and more on this week's episode of The American Idea.
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This week on The American Idea: Defense policy expert Rebeccah Heinrichs discusses threats in Asia, Europe, and elsewhere, and explains the role of trade and domestic manufacturing in securing America.

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What is "statesmanship" and how did three great leaders shape the 20th Century...and help save the world from tyranny? What can we learn from them today? Enroll in "Tear Down This Wall" and find out.
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What's the origin of the presidential pardon? From its English roots to Lincoln's compassionate use during the Civil War, today we explore the evolution of this powerful tool. Has it always been used justly? #presidentialpardon #history #politics

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Tomorrow on The American Idea: the presidential pardon - origins, evolution, controversy. Learn the background and details, and see how Lincoln used it during the Civil War.

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Presidential pardons: always controversial and in the news of late. What's the origin of this power? How have different presidents used it? Get the details on 5 FEB, in a case study of Lincoln's use of the pardon.
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The presidential pardon power: why does it exist? How has it evolved over time? Why does is always provoke controversy? Get the history and facts, with a focus on Lincoln's use of the power, next week on The American Idea.
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Ashbrook yesterday hosted Hudson Institute Senior Fellow and Ashbrook Scholar Alum Rebeccah Heinrichs for a talk about national security threats America faces. Don't miss The American Idea episode on February 12 featuring Dr. Heinrichs.
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Today on The American Idea: Jimmy Carter's rise, struggles, and controversial legacy. Join presidential scholar Stephen Knott to understand our longest-surviving former president.
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Brush up on your understanding of statesmanship and what it took to defeat fascism and communism in the 20th Century - sign up for our free online course, "Tear Down This Wall."
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