Seven Events That Made America America (2010)
Seven Events That Made America America
“JOHNSTOWN FIGHTS A FLOOD AND DEMONSTRATES THE POWER OF PRIVATE COMPASSIONa I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending on objects of benevolence with the money of their constituents.
JAMES MADISON, 1794 What does the federal government do right? While a cynic might answer “nothing,” the United States government actually handles several tasks—namely, those delegated to it by the Founders—with competence and, occasiona...lly, extreme skill. America’s military, for example, has proven exceptionally adept at overcoming setbacks, defeating more numerous foes, and building a culture of victory.1 The United States Coast Guard, while perhaps unable to stop the flow of drug traffic, has nevertheless proven extremely capable in handling rescue operations and preventing major terrorist attacks by sea. America’s federal courts have, at least until recently, maintained the sanctity of contract and encouraged the profit motive for the free-enterprise system.MoreLess
JAMES MADISON, 1794 What does the federal government do right? While a cynic might answer “nothing,” the United States government actually handles several tasks—namely, those delegated to it by the Founders—with competence and, occasiona...lly, extreme skill. America’s military, for example, has proven exceptionally adept at overcoming setbacks, defeating more numerous foes, and building a culture of victory.1 The United States Coast Guard, while perhaps unable to stop the flow of drug traffic, has nevertheless proven extremely capable in handling rescue operations and preventing major terrorist attacks by sea. America’s federal courts have, at least until recently, maintained the sanctity of contract and encouraged the profit motive for the free-enterprise system.MoreLess
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