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Women’s Vote by One Man’s Vote
Believe it or not, the Constitution, as originally written, did not deny women the right to vote. In fact, it neither denied nor gave the vote to anyone. Voting qualifications were left up to the states, with the sole requirement that whoever was eligible to vote for...
The Bill of Rights – Ten or Twelve?
If you write (or go online) to the National Archives, the depository of our country’s historical documents, and request a copy of the original Bill of Rights, also known as the first Ten Amendments to the Constitution, you might be surprised at what you receive. It...
USA 250-OC Kick Off Event
If you were among the two hundred guests gathered for the launch of USA250-OC in the East Room of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, I am confident that you were both informed and inspired. If you were unable to join us, you can view the program on C-SPAN and...
OC Board of Education Votes on Resolution to Endorse USA 250-OC
USA250-OC is honored that OC Board of Education has given its endorsement.
Orange County Board of Supervisors Approves a Resolution Declaring September 17-23, 2024 as Constitution Week
On September 9, 2024, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution declaring September 17-23, 2024 as Constitution Week, encouraging "all residents to reflect on the importance of the United States Constitution and the values it...
1776 Independence by One Vote
On July 3, 1776, when future President John Adams wrote a letter to his wife, Abigail, about how Americans would celebrate Independence Day, he got it right. Well, almost right. He wrote that it would be the most “epocha” day in the history of America, the “great...
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