A Short History of American Exceptionalism in Letters and Speeches

Mike Sproul

American Exceptionalism is a concept that has been long debated, but by and large only men who have believed in such a concept have received the vote of their fellow countrymen to be their leader. Below are documents that proclaim the “exceptional” experience that is America. Anyone who has never read all of these documents is poorer by far, but those who have read them and thought on them are greatly enriched.

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Illegal Immigration: A Biblical Solution

Brian McCrorie

Recently, George W. Bush, the president of the United States, addressed the country on the topic of illegal immigration. It’s time. According to a recent Gallup poll (April 7-9, 2006),

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Bush at West Point

Mike Sproul
I was at the gym and watched the President’s speech linked below. It was one of the best I have ever seen the President give. He teared up at the end of his speech, as did I. If you read it, you will understand why. I think his speech clearly states why we are in Iraq and what is the nature of the enemy we face.
You may read the speech here.

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