The Federalist Society marks America's 250th anniversary with a celebration of the ideas, people, and documents that built the freest nation in history.
A two-part conversation with historian Gordon S. Wood and Professor Kurt Lash.
To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Federalist Society presents The Making of America: Part I. Renowned historian Gordon S. Wood and Professor Kurt Lash of the University of Richmond School of Law explore the ideas that inspired the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, and the founding of a new republic.
To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, the Federalist Society presents The Making of America: Part II. Continuing their conversation from Part I, renowned historian Gordon S. Wood and Professor Kurt Lash of the University of Richmond School of Law explore the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the debates and challenges the Founders faced in building a new republic.
In 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary. The Federalist Society is commemorating this milestone with a year-long initiative exploring the founding principles that continue to shape our republic.
Through original short films, in-depth discussions, and our Forgotten Founders series, we invite you to rediscover the people and ideas that made America possible...
Rediscover the stories of the unsung founders who helped shape a nation.
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The moments that made America, told in less than 60 seconds.
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On August 7, 1782, General George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit—the natio...
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On June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress appointed five men to draft a document that wou...
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Before dawn on May 10, 1775, a small force of American Patriots quietly crossed Lake Champ...
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On the night of April 18, 1775, British troops marched out of Boston to seize colonial ar...
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At the Second Virginia Convention, Patrick Henry warned that Britain was preparing for con...
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On February 27, 1776, a small battle at Moore’s Creek Bridge became a major Patriot victor...
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In 1783, the United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, but the war wasn’...
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In December 1773, colonists dumped 90,000 pounds of British tea into Boston Harbor in defi...
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"Freedom at last…” 🇺🇸 On this day in 1783, the last British troops left New York City, e...
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Two centuries ago on Oct. 19, 1781, the British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to...
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On this day, two centuries ago, a 21-year-old patriot paid the ultimate price for American...
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"The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty."— James Madison, Father of the U.S. Constitution
The American History & Tradition Project is a Federalist Society initiative dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of America's constitutional heritage. Through scholarly research, public discussions, and educational resources, the project examines the principles and events that shaped our nation's founding and continue to influence our legal and political landscape.