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ISIL Freedom Network: United States > Websites > American Founding Fathers and Freedom in History

Declaring Independence: Drafting the Documents
Source: Library of Congress
Country: United States
A terrific on-line exhibit by the Library of Congress. The stories and images of the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

Monticello -- The Home of Thomas Jefferson
Source: Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation
City: Charlottesville, State: VA, Country: United States
Great site for those who cannot get to Monticello in person, and even for those who can! Interactive site offering a virtual "day in the life" of Jefferson at his beloved home. Lots of great images of the house and Jeffersonian artifacts as well.

The Libertarian Party: historical overview
Source: LP
Country: United States
Past platforms, presidential candidates, election results, conventions, etc. A wealth of information from the essential to the trivial.

User's Guide to the Declaration of Independence
Source: The Claremont Institute
Country: United States
A wonderful resource to all sorts of information about America's most important document. Expert opinion and interpretation, historical context, feedback, essay contests and more!

Archiving Early America
Source: Archiving Early America
Country: United States
Fascinating site features images of early American documents, famous writings from the time, and the Early America Review, "a journal of fact and opinion on the people, issues and events of 18th-century America." Named Freedom Home Page of the Week.

ushistory.org
Source: Independence Hall Association
Country: United States
Lots of info on the Revolutionary and Colonial periods of U.S. history.

Our Founding Fathers Web Site
Source: "Jim"
Country: United States
E-mail: jmlr1839@aol.com
Web site devoted to reminding Americans of the legacy of the Founders. Links to relevant documents and other Web sites.

American Patriot Network
Source: American Patriot Network
Country: United States
E-mail: email@civil-liberties.com
"Dedicated to the Constitution and the New American Revolution that is sweeping the Union." A site with some interesting articles on early Constitutional history, as well as links for practical freedom fighting.

Celebrate the Declaration of Independence! Fourth of July Features
Source: Free-Market.Net
Country: United States
Images, documents, links, and other information related to American independence day.

Thomas Paine National Historical Association
Source: TPNHA
Country: United States
E-mail: kenb@nidlink.com
The oldest historical association in the United States is dedicated to preserving the memory, history and work of America's greatest revolutionary. Includes a comprehensive archive of Paine's writings.

George Washington online
Source: Claremont Institute
Country: United States
Washington may not have been the most libertarian of the founding fathers, but he was heck of a lot more libertarian than the American presidents named George we've had since then. This site profiles his life and his most memorable writings and speeches. Multimedia galore. Cool site.

Harry Browne for president 1996
Source: The Libertarian Party
Country: United States
Take a blast to the somewhat recent past by visiting the Web site for Harry Browne's failed 1996 bid for the presidency. A campaign trail diary, press releases, and introduction to the Libertarian Party's political ideas are featured at the site. Browne was the party's nominee for president again in 2000. He didn't win.

Harry Browne for president 2000
Source: Harry Browne, Libertarian for President Committee
Country: United States
E-mail: info@harrybrowne2000.org
Take a blast to the very recent past by visiting Harry Browne's Web site for the 2000 presidential campaign. Though the vote totals were disappointing and Browne was dogged by controversy within the party, the site is still a useful introduction to the Libertarian Party's political ideas.

Hail to the Chief
Source: Opinion Journal
Country: United States
The Federalist Society asked scholars to rank U.S. presidents. Listed here are various articles regarding overrated as well as underrated presidents.

Great myths of the great depression
Source: Mackinac Center
Author: Lawrence W Reed
Country: United States
An excellent debunking of popular myths of the causes of the Depression. From this page one may download a PDF of the entire document, or choose to view it in a series of web pages. (1/98)

The Reagan Legacy
Source: Seth Weathers
Country: United States
If it pertains to Ronald Reagan, his presidency, his family or his ideas, you'll probably find it on this site.

The History of Freedom web site
Source: Citizens for a Sound Economy
Country: United States
"The result is the most successful country in human history, but the national project our Founders began is under attack by the social engineers and the freedom-haters. ... That's why we've collected a list of great documents that highlight the struggle of individuals to preserve and expand their liberties. These powerful works are milestones in our history..." 09/02)

The American flag
Source: Founding Fathers
Country: United States
History of American flags, including state flags, flag images for web use, flag products. Everything American flags!

Help educate individuals about the pledge's origins
Source: RexCurry.net
Country: United States
A lot of information on the origins of the U.S. pledge of allegiance, including postcards of the original salute.



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