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I’m a big fan of General William Boykin and could not wait to read this book. I was not disappointed! The book goes into the world of special forces operations and also the under world operations of the CIA. It makes the reader think about the tough questions like: Is it morally alright to lie, if it saves lives? Is it morally alright to take an innocent life if it saves thousands. It was hard to put the book down. If you like military novels, you won’t be disappointed in this book.  I hope they make a movie out of it !

“Veteran Counter-terror warrior Jerry Boykin brings into focus the critical and core questions underlying U.S. intelligence operations: Can honorable men do dishonorable things in the interests of national security and still maintain their honor? Such questions will burn in the reader’s mind long after finishing this remarkable book.” – Samuel Wilson LTG (RET.)

This history challenge is now closed. The winner was Mary from Peru, IN. Check comments section below for the resource information.

This week’s prize is the new book by Bill O’Reilly “Pinheads and Patriots“

American negotiators have been holding intense discussions with the Israelis and the Palestinians this past week, focusing their pressure on trying to get Israel to continue the construction moratorium. Match the foreign policy quotes below with the founding father who said them.

1) “The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is in extending our commercial relations,  [and to] have as little political connection as possible… Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalships, interest, humor, or caprice?… It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.”

2) “I am for free commerce with all nations, political connection with none, and little or no diplomatic establishment. And I am not for linking ourselves by new treaties with the quarrels of Europe, entering that field of slaughter to preserve their balance, or joining in the confederacy of Kings to war against the principles of liberty.”

A) Thomas Jefferson  B) George Washington

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This History Challenge is now closed. The winner was Jonathan from Auburn, In. Check comments section below for the resource information.

This week’s prize is the new novel by General (Ret.) William Boykin (founding member of Delta Force) “Danger Close“

On September 25th, 1789 the first Congress of the United States approves 12 amendments (The Bill of Rights) to the U.S. Constitution, and sends them to the states for ratification. Of the two amendments not ratified, the first concerned the population system of representation but was never ratified. The second prohibited laws varying the payment of congressional members from taking effect until an election intervened;  It was ratified over two hundred years later in 1992 becoming the ________ Amendment. Name this Amendment to the Constitution.

“We have enjoyed so much freedom for so long that we are perhaps in danger of forgetting how much blood it cost to establish the Bill of Rights” – Felix Frankfurter

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This history challenge is now closed. The winner was Rmae from Houston, TX. Check comments section below for the resource information.

This week’s prize is the book “We the People: The Story of Our Constitution” By Lynne Cheney

“To live under the American Constitution is the greatest political privilege that was ever accorded to the human race.” – Calvin Coolidge.

The Constitution of the United States was adopted on September 17th, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  If you agree with the Calvin Coolidge quote above, submit your name below to be entered into this week’s drawing. Also, check out the “The Preamble” word search from the Patriots Club.

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This history challenge is now closed. The winner was Chris from Fort Wayne, IN. Check comments section below for the resource information.

This week’s prize is the new book by David Limbaugh “Crimes against Liberty“

The nickname “Uncle Sam” seems to have come about around September 7th, 1813 during the War of 1812. The name is linked to this meat packer from Troy, New York, who supplied barrels of beef to the United States Army during the War. He stamped the barrels with “U.S.” for United States, but soldiers began referring to the grub as “Uncle Sam’s.” The local newspaper picked up on the story and Uncle Sam eventually gained widespread acceptance as the nickname for the U.S. federal government. Name this meat packer from the list below.

A) Samuel Adams  B) Samuel Wilson  C) Samuel Chase

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Feds sue Arizona sheriff in civil rights probe

Wyoming Man Donates $1.5M to Defend Arizona Immigration Law in Court

ACLU sues FBI, helps ‘country’s enemies’

Which God Should We Turn To?

Up Close with Homeschoolers