The following PowerPoint presentation was presented on July 1, in anticipation of the Hamilton movie’s release on Disney+ beginning on…
The Legacy and Importance of the Constitution’s Cover Letter The Constitution was introduced to the world by a “forgotten” cover…
Lincoln’s Militia Act of 1862 Chapter CCI, Second Session, 37th Congress (12 Stat. 597) The Militia Act of 1862 was…
In honor of Juneteenth, StatutesandStories.com is pleased to assemble several posts that shed light on our nation’s lengthy struggle with…
The Anti-Peonage Act of 1867 [Statutes at Large, 39th Cong., Sess. II., Chp. 187, p. 546] Following the Civil War, the…
The Insurrection Act of 1807 (Chapter LXXXIV, 2nd Session, Ninth Congress) The “Insurrection Act” is a broad umbrella term for…
The 12th Amendment and the Election of 1800 The election of 1800 was transformative. Vice President Thomas Jefferson defeated incumbent…
On Memorial Day we pay our respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. To all veterans…
The Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787. The following morning, it began its journey from the Constitutional Convention in…
Questions and Issues for Further Investigation Before exploring the issues and questions discussed below, readers are invited to review prior…