Center for American Studies at CNU

Christopher Newport University's Center for American Studies is a nonpartisan, nonprofit institute which promotes education in America's founding principles.

[Jack Miller Center @JackMillerCtr]

This Sunday, December 15, is Bill of Rights Day! It marks the 228th anniversary of the Bill of Rights' ratification in 1791. Explore our compilation of commentaries, articles, and online resources to learn more about the document's history and development. https://t.co/Y26ZdmCPfv

[Jonathan White @CivilWarJon]

Excited to announce that in 2020 @Kansas_Press will release a new collection of essays on #ExParteMilligan, edited with Stewart L. Winger & with a Foreword by Laura F. Edwards. Have had a great experience working with @dwceditor on this project.

[The Mariners’ Museum and Park @MarinersMuseum]

Words can't express how truly grateful we are to our friends with The Batten Foundation. Because of their support, the Museum will be $1 admission FOR. ALL. TIME 👏 #iamaMariner
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[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

For those keeping up with the #impeachment, @kewhittington offered some insightful remarks at our annual conference that may better situate impeachment in its historical and legal context

[Jack Miller Center @JackMillerCtr]

@kewhittington @GregWeiner1 @StephenPresser @Liberty_Fund .@kewhittington keynote address at @CAS_CNU is available here.

"A Formidable Weapon of Faction? The Law and Politics of Impeachment”
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[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

"Krampus lore was brought over to the US by German-speaking immigrants, but never took hold on American shores due to anti-German sentiment”—an excellent look at how Krampus didn’t rise to a fixture of American culture until the 2000s #FolkloreThursday https://t.co/RVOIzpPIWq

[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

“that means preserving...spaces where teachers and students can publicly engage each other in challenging, but always professional and mutually respectful, discourse”—a defense of traditional education from Dr. Dobski, who has spoken at some of our events

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[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

Interesting read that points to the fact that all students, including STEM majors, can benefit from exposure to classical and contemporary philosophy to better situate their work in the broader evolution of knowledge and the academy #humanities #philosophy #liberaleducation

[The New Atlantis @tnajournal]

Aristotle was the central antagonist of early modern science. Today, scientists — whether they realize it or not — are returning to his ideas.
Now online from @BenLiebeskind
https://t.co/vF7Wd5xbcU

[Bill White @wwhite53]

#education in the US: "The top performers in reading were four provinces of China — Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Also outperforming the United States were Singapore, Macau, Hong Kong, Estonia, Canada, Finland and Ireland." https://t.co/5tV10e5mel

[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

“Alexis de Tocqueville commented upon these private endeavors as a uniquely American phenomenon.” A great read on #philanthropy before #GivingTuesday . Consider joining this time honored tradition with a charitable gift this #GivingTuesday2019

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[The Mariners’ Museum and Park @MarinersMuseum]

🦃✨ Happy Thanksgiving ✨🦃
This heart-warming photograph shows Homer Tolley, T/5 U.S. Army, arriving home in Newport News from Italy on Thanksgiving Day. You can see the joy in his mama's eyes. Enjoy your loved ones today! #Thankful

[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

#OverHeardFromTheIlluminati “...conspiracy theories can become historical narratives that may spread through cultural transmission.” A fascinating look at the cause and impact of #ConspiracyTheories #Politics via ⁦⁦@NCBI⁩ https://t.co/MH9oAb0P0H

[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

Studying the #AmericanExperiment requires placing our history and modern politics into a dialogue with global developments in governance and democratic movements. Situating our story in the rich tapestry of popular sovereignty allows for a more thorough and complex analysis

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: Hong Kong's pro-democracy candidates won a stunning victory in local elections that drew a record turnout, in a sharp rebuke of Chinese policies https://t.co/33QEVdixjI

[Jonathan White @CivilWarJon]

Thanks so much to @House_Divided for inviting me to speak at @DickinsonCol about Singleton Ashenfelter, class of 1865. I had a great time and was thrilled to get to go into Ash's room, which is now the office of the university's general counsel. #CivilWar @KentStateUPress

[Civil War Times Magazine @CivilWarTimes]

Jonathan White, associate professor of American Studies at Christopher Newport University and Vice Chairman of @TheLincolnForum discusses Lincoln and the “Monitor” this morning, the final day of the annual symposium.

[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

Our Junior Fellows (undergraduate research assistants) have an incredibly diverse set of research interests. Tonight, Kelly Hazzard presents on the ethics of #fastfashion at the @IJM_CNU fair trade fashion show #SpeakUp

[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

Dr. Frank Garmon in Historical Methods journal: "Population density and the accuracy of the land valuations in the 1798 federal direct tax." It affirms the accuracy of the tax returns and looks at impacts on est. growth rates #EconTwitter #twitterstorians https://t.co/DQg6M5eHjq

[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

As Americans moved west, folklore focused on personifying the frontier spirit through epic heroes fulfilling feats of fearsome daring. In the Southwest, it was Pecos Bill, who rode a cyclone caught with a rattlesnake lasso named shake #FolkloreThursday
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[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

Placing modern political conflicts into a dialogue with historical writings leads to a richer, nuanced grasp on the American Experiment. As Jefferson illustrates, the place of wealth in determining political power has been a longstanding debate in the American political discourse

[Center for American Studies at CNU @CAS_CNU]

“I hope that we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our monied corporations which dare already to challenge our government to a trial of strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country”― Thomas Jefferson to George Logan, 12 November 1816 #ThursdayThoughts

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Bill Gates said he was “all for super progressive tax systems,” but that government having taxes too high would risk innovation. “I’ve paid over $10 billion in taxes. I’ve paid more than anyone in taxes,” he said. https://t.co/Nl5fUlh0MS

[CWHJournal @CWHJournal]

Be sure to visit @KentStateUPress at Booth #1 at @TheSouthernSHA this weekend to see their latest #CivilWar history titles and for special conference discounts. Or have a potential #book project? We'd love to talk about it. See you soon!