THe American Ideal of 1996: The Twelve Basic American Principles
Hamilton Abert Long - 1976
Intelligent choice--between 1776 Americanism and conflicting Isms (chiefly Socialism in the USA today)--requires primarily thorough knowledge of these Principles.
The book is the essential tool for all who wish to be worthy trustees for today’s children and future generations of their just heritage: this Ideal, its eternal values and the supporting Constitution, as The Founders intended. They believed to default about this is to betray.(emphasis the author's) - The Author, from his Note About the Book
Author's Introduction and Information regarding the Author
Commendations of the book appearing on the original cover
Author's extensive introductory quotes on the subjects being discussed.
Part I: Twelve Basic American Principles:
Author's Prefatory Note regarding the Principles
2. Fear of Government-over-Man
3. Unalienable Rights--From God
4. Man Organizes Governments to Be His Tools
7. Equal, By God's Gift, In Sight of God and Law
8. Life and the Pursuit of Happiness
9. Liberty--Against Government-over-Man
10. Private Property--Liberty's Support
11. Taxes--Limited to Safeguard Liberty
12. The Majority--Limited for Liberty
Part II: Some Aspects of the Traditional American Philosophy
The Two Revolutions of 1776--for Individual Liberty and for Independence
Evolution a Main Part of the Revolution
Uniqueness of the Twin Revolution
Magna Carta's King-granted Rights
Understanding the American Heritage
Comments About A Few of the Sources Consulted Regarding Definition of the American Principles
"The Federalist"--A Rich Source of Sound Knowledge
An Important Distinction: Democracy versus Republic
The Planning in 1776-1788--That the New Government Be a Republic
The Federated System of Republics in America
Representative Government--a Chief Characteristic of a Republic
Limited Government in Relation to the "Bill of Rights" (or Prohibitions)
Limited Government In Relation to Some Fields of Power Prohibited to the Federal Government
Limited Government in Relation to The Constitution's Treaty Clause
Limited Government in Relation to the Role of the Supreme Court
Concluding Comment as to Background Material
Part III: All Honor to the Founders
Refutation of the Charge That The Framers Perpetrated a Coup d'etat
The Founders' Concept of "Property"--Embracing All Rights--Not Merely Things Material
The Just Heritage of Posterity Always Uppermost in The Founders' Minds
A 1765 Call to Action--"Educate Young and Old: For Liberty"--As Timely Today as When Originally Made
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Author's Additional Comment Regarding Charles A. Beard's 1913 Book
The Supreme Court's Ruling in the 1905 South Carolina Case: The Original Meaning is Controlling
A Few of the Writings Repeatedly Quoted (list from the book)
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