For those opposed to conquest and colonialism, which we at Freedom Focused are, compare the United States’ 1945-2015 record to the Soviet Union, Germany, Great Britain, France, Spain, and Rome (Superpowers of the last two millennia). Since the United States’ rise to superpower status following the fall of the Axis Powers in World War II, our nation has exhibited unprecedented magnanimity, generosity, and imperialistic restraint compared to all erstwhile Superpowers. Other inequities, injustices, governmental neglect of, and persecutions to, early members of the LDS Church have been carefully chronicled. if I take up for you I shall lose the vote of Missouri.” This persecution climaxed on J, when my third-great grandfather, Hyrum Smith, was murdered with his brother Joseph (my third-great uncle) by an angry mob after receiving assurances of protection from Thomas Ford, then Governor of the State of Illinois. When Church founder, Joseph Smith, Jr., petitioned President Martin Van Buren in 1839 for redress of wrongs inflicted upon his people, the President callously replied: “Your cause is just, but I can do nothing for you. My people experienced little aid or mercy from State or Federal governments, despite the religious freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, as well as other would-be protections of the law.
The persecution of my own ancestors, who were among the first members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (mainstream Mormons) in the early-mid nineteenth century, is well documented. I invite you and your family to read these articles and spend some time reflecting on and discussing the blessings we have - and the duties we hold - as citizens of the greatest nation in the history of the world.Īrticle 6: America's Next Great Challenge What a privilege it is to get to see so much of this wonderful country in the span of less than 20 hours.Īs we approach Independence Day - the 4th of July - this year, I have compiled a series of seven essays I've written in the past year on the subject of American history and patriotism. Today is a special day for me, the result of an unusual travel itinerary that affords me the unique opportunity of spending time in 5 different States in all 4 time zones of the Continental U.S.
Anyone who knows me well is aware of the great love I have for my Country - the United States of America.
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