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Keeping a Republic: A 250th Birthday Meditation

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United States
开始于 July 01, 2026

As we mark the national semiquincentennial on July 4, we might well reflect on Benjamin Franklin’s answer to Elizabeth Willing Powel, when the elderly sage left the Constitutional Convention. The post Keeping a Republic: A 250th Birthday Meditation appeared first on First Things

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Reflecting on our republic’s origins is essential for understanding and preserving democratic principles today.

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The 250th anniversary prompts us to evaluate the evolution of our constitutional ideals and their relevance now.

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Engaging with Benjamin Franklin's insights can inspire civic responsibility and active participation in governance.

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