Articles By: Bob Wittstruck

Philadelphia State House (Independence Hall)

The George Washington Who was Headed for Boston

On June 23, 1775, General George Washington and his men set out for Boston from Philadelphia. What was on the general’s mind that morning as he set off toward destiny?

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The earliest authenticated portrait of George Washington shows him wearing his colonel's uniform of the Virginia Regiment from the French and Indian War.

The Selection of George Washington as Commander-in-Chief

And the ending of part one of this article I said that George Washington’s character traits were not the only thing which made him a good candidate to be commander-in-chief of the Continental army. If he didn’t have any military experience, the members of the Continental Congress would not have been able to consider him.

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George Washington's pewbox at Christ Church in Alexandria, Virginia

The George Washington Who Was Selected as Commander in Chief

On June 14, 1775 the Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia agreed to raise troops for “the American Continental Army.” As soon as that vote was taken, John Adams nominated George Washington to be commander-in-chief.

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Der Führer sprach zum ganzen deutschen VolkAm Abend des historischen 30. Januar hielt der Führer im Berliner Sportpalast vor Tausenden Volksgenossen und zahlreichen Soldaten eine grosse Rede an das ganze deutsche Volk. Sie wurde zu einer schneidenden Abrechnung mit den plutokratischen Kriegstreibern und zu einem begeisterten Bekenntnis zur Grösse und Macht des nationalsozialistischen Deutschlands.- Unser Bild zeigt den Führer nach dem Betreten des Rednerpultes, wo ihm orkanartiger Jubel entgegenbrauste, der ihm zunächst minutenlang das Sprechen unmöglich machte.Scherl Bilderdienst, Berlin30.1.42

Beliefs Determine What You’ll Stand For

Beliefs matter, and ideas have consequences. The fundamental assumptions you hold will dictate every action in every area of your life. When a person is in a position of great power or influence, these fundamental assumptions project power across a huge swath of humanity and history.

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Beliefs and Principles Which Honor God

Beliefs and Principles Which Honor God

In the American society of the 1930s and the 1940s, the church was the center of community life, and people had a good knowledge of the Bible. That community life, with the church at the center, caused the entire nation to have Christian beliefs and values, and to look at world events and make commitments based upon a Christian understanding of life.

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The Choice For Us All

The Choice For Us All

Hitler chose to live for his own selfish will and promote his selfish will. With this choice that Hitler made in mind, it brings up the choice for all of us as we live out our lives.

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American paratrooper James Flanagan (2nd Platoon, C Co, 1-502nd PIR), among the first to make successful landings on the continent, holds a Nazi flag captured in a village assault. Marmion Farm at Ravenoville, Utah Beach, France. 6 June 1944

A Nation Dedicated to Empire

In a recent article, I began my topic of Recognizing God in American History. In this second part I will begin to deal with the nation with a darkened understanding. And the time in history in which we are going to look at this nation is June 1944.

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Embarkation of the Pilgrims, painting from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda

Recognizing God in American History

Many people are just mindlessly following our nation’s leaders. And because many of our leaders are not using the light God has provided us, they are leading Americans off a cliff.

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