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The work features four vocal soloists who represent Native American, Sephardic, African American and Protestant religious traditions, along with instrumental music based on early American hymn tunes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Franklin and other early American contributors like John Jacob Astor and Cornelius Vanderbilt should probably rank higher than they do.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 25, 2026

Justice Neil Gorsuch, a conservative, pushed back saying that even early American presidents might have qualified as "habitual drunkards" by the standards of today.

From Barron's Mar. 2, 2026

Other laws and commissions enacted in early American history similarly divided up power within the executive branch, limiting presidential control.

From Slate Dec. 4, 2025

No one in the political leadership of the early American republic needed to be reminded who Catiline was.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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