by Mark Eting | May 13, 2024 | Documents & Essays
The Constitution: This Amazing Resilient Document Why do we have this document? Should it ever be changed, or even rewritten entirely? Jefferson once wrote about the idea of changing the United States Constitution, and indeed any perpetual body of laws. In this post,... 
by Mark Eting | Apr 9, 2024 | Battles and Fights, Uncategorized
When you think of the American Revolutionary War, what do you think of? Is it Washington grim-faced and stoic gliding across the dark, cold, foggy waters of the Delaware River? Is it the Americans’ desperate stand on Bunker Hill; losing but in such a way as to make... 
by Mark Eting | Mar 7, 2024 | The Founders
“Ordaining of laws in favor of one part of the nation to the prejudice and oppression of another is certainly the most erroneous and mistaken policy…An equal dispensation of protection, rights, privileges, and advantages, is what every part is entitled to,... 
by Mark | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Benjamin Banneker was an African American mathematician, astronomer, and inventor born on November 9, 1731, in Ellicott’s Mills, Maryland. Despite being born in a time when slavery was rampant, Banneker defied the odds by becoming an accomplished inventor and... 
by Mark | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Liberty and freedom are often used interchangeably in the United States, but they have distinct meanings. Understanding the difference between the two concepts is important because it sheds light on the philosophical underpinnings of American society. Liberty can be... 
by Mark | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Elizabeth Willing Powel was a woman ahead of her time. Born in 1743, she was raised in a wealthy family in Philadelphia, where she received an education that was not typical for women of her era. Her father was a successful merchant and her mother was known for her... 
by Mark | Feb 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
George Washington is one of the most important figures in American history. He was the first president of the United States, serving two terms from 1789 to 1797. He was also a military commander during the American Revolutionary War, a statesman, and a farmer. His... 
by Mark | Oct 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
United We Pledge held a Liberty Village reception on October 7, 2022, in St. George, Utah, to share the progress made on their Liberty Village project. Attendees included many community leaders and members. United We Pledge was pleased to receive support from... 
by Mark | Sep 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
St. George, Utah Field of Heroes – September 11, 2022 As part of the annual commemoration of 9/11, United We Pledge supported the City of St. George in remembering those who lost their lives on the tragic day of September 11th, 2001. United We Pledge contributed... 
by Mark | Aug 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
United We Pledge Seeks to Celebrate Fourth of July With Purpose For the second consecutive year, United We Pledge made a booming impact in Washington County by celebrating the Fourth of July with patriotic purpose. This year, United We Pledge hosted the “Tribute to... 
