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Did you know that Benjamin Franklin once wanted to be governor of Ohio? Or that he was instrumental in helping Thomas Jefferson edit the Declaration of Independence?

Join Kevin Slack, Associate Professor of Politics at Hillsdale College, as we explore the story of the eminent founding father who encouraged his fellow founders to always seek and acknowledge the help of the Divine. Make your way with Franklin as he forges a life in the New World. Sit with Franklin as he faces humiliation at the hands of English nobles. Accompany him as he helps lay the foundation for the American republic.

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I can remember saying my prayers at night when I was about six or seven years old, and thanking God for letting me be born in the USA – the best country on earth. I still feel that way!

I was impressed and humbled by some of the posts on X this past couple of days by naturalized Americans who expressed thanks and love for this country. Here are a couple of them.

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Larry Arnn explains the structure and meaning of the Declaration of Independence. Two hundred fifty years ago, the American Founders made a pledge to each other. What did they promise, and why?

Hillsdale College is celebrating America’s 250th with “The Story of America,” a video series produced in partnership with the White House, celebrating the people, ideas, and events that have come to define America.

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Join RSBN LIVE from the iconic Mount Rushmore for a historic America 250 fireworks celebration as President Donald J. Trump delivers the keynote address!

Tune in at 1 pm EDT on July 3, 2026 and don’t miss this unforgettable night of American pride, history, and celebration under the stars at one of our nation’s most sacred landmarks.

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