If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty

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If You Can Keep It The Forgotten Promise Of American Liberty (Eric Metaxas) (2016) . Dr James McHenry (a Maryland delegate) reports that as Benjamin Franklin emerged from Independence Hall at the close of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, a certain Mrs Powell of Philadelphia asked, "Well Doc...

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this is a book that should be read by all high school and college students. it is very well written. It not only describes how the founders viewed our country but it also shows us whst we should do to protect it.

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The title of this book is stolen from Benjamin Franklin when asked if we were founding a monarchy or a republic. With his classic quick wit, he responded, "A republic... if you can keep it." This book, by a radio talk show host, comprises a series of lecture-type chapters that admonishes patrioti...

from jetangen4571

This book eloquently reminds us of what our country has been and gives hope that we, as a people, could regain and practice the ideals that once characterized America. There is more than a little religiosity, but it remains a sound piece of encouragement in these or any other times, as demonstrat...

from pennsylady

If You Can Keep It The Forgotten Promise Of American Liberty (Eric Metaxas) (2016) . Dr James McHenry (a Maryland delegate) reports that as Benjamin Franklin emerged from Independence Hall at the close of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, a certain Mrs Powell of Philadelphia asked, "Well Doc...