Editor’s Note: The “V&V Q&A” is an e-publication from The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. This is the final installment in a series of weekly interviews with Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science and executive director … Continue reading
American History & Presidents
The Great Corrective
On November 4, 2008, something incredible happened, something that will never again allow me to predict or trust the American electorate, regardless of the great corrective that happened this Tuesday, November 2, 2010. For one, the American voter decisively elected … Continue reading
V&V Q&A: On “Dupes” and the Religious Left (Part 4)
Editor’s Note: The “V&V Q&A” is an e-publication from The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. This is the fourth of five installments in a series of weekly interviews with Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science and … Continue reading
Shame on Steve Driehaus
Written by the administrative director of The Center for Vision & Values for WORLD Magazine. Read the article.
V&V Q&A: On “Dupes” and the Religious Left (Part 3)
Editor’s Note: The “V&V Q&A” is an e-publication from The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. This is the third in a series of weekly interviews with Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science and executive director of … Continue reading
V&V Q&A: On “Dupes” and the Religious Left (Part 2)
Editor’s Note: The “V&V Q&A” is an e-publication from The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. This is the second in a series of weekly interviews with Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science and executive director of … Continue reading
V&V Q&A: On “Dupes” and the Religious Left (Part 1)
Editor’s Note: The “V&V Q&A” is an e-publication from The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. This is the first in a series of weekly interviews with Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science and executive director of … Continue reading
The Historical Image of President Calvin Coolidge
On March 30, 2010, fellow for law & humanities with The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College—Dr. L. John Van Til—delivered a talk on “Thoughtful Cal, the Founders and the Progressives” as one of the Center’s American Founders … Continue reading
Jimmy Carter’s Kennedy Problem
I recently wrote about President Carter’s “superiority” complex, where I objected to the former president’s rather conceited claim of “superior” ex-presidential service, as measured (by himself) against other ex-presidents. Yet, there’s an important area where I’d like to defend President … Continue reading
V&V PAPER — The Inspiration of the Declaration: President Calvin Coolidge
To view or download the PDF of this paper, please click on the link below: “The Inspiration of the Declaration: President Calvin Coolidge”
V&V Q&A: On “Dupes” Scholarship, Partisanship, and Redemption
An Interview with Dr. Paul Kengor Editor’s Note: The “V&V Q&A” is an e-publication from The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College. This is an interview with Dr. Paul Kengor, professor of political science and executive director of … Continue reading
President Carter’s “Superiority” Complex
Former president Jimmy Carter told NBC News on Monday that his work at home and abroad has been “superior” to other presidents. “I feel that my role as a former president is probably superior to that of other presidents,” Carter … Continue reading
Self-evident?
Written by the administrative director of The Center for Vision & Values for WORLD Magazine. Read the article.
Coping with Losing: The Confession of a Frustrated Fan
During the turmoil of the 1970s, Pittsburgh became known as the city of champions. Led by two very charismatic and colorful players—Roberto Clemente in 1971 and Willie Stargell in 1979—the Pirates won the World Series twice. Meanwhile, blessed with a … Continue reading
AUDIO: V&V Executive Director on “America’s Morning Show”
On August 9, the Executive Director of The Center for Vision & Values at Grove City College, Dr. Paul Kengor, discussed his recent article—“‘When They Dropped the Bomb’—Remembering August 1945”—on “America’s Morning Show,” with Glen Meakem standing in for Quinn … Continue reading
“When They Dropped the Bomb”—Remembering August 1945
This week marks 65 years since the United States dropped the atomic bomb. On August 6, 1945, President Harry Truman delivered a “rain of ruin” upon Hiroshima, Japan, with Nagasaki hit three days later, killing 100,000 to 200,000.
The Miracle of President Obama’s Birthday
Michelle Obama sent a request to millions of Americans last week asking that we send birthday greetings to President Obama as he turns 49 on Wednesday. Our founders sent a notice to King George celebrating America’s birth long ago. If … Continue reading
The Fourth on the Fifth
In 1926, the United States celebrated Independence Day on Monday, July 5. Why? Was there a national disaster, a day of mourning, stock market problems? No, as in 2010, July 4 fell on a Sunday that year. So respected was … Continue reading
Is There a Message in Lincoln’s Religion for Obama?
Since the Rev. Jeremiah Wright incident during the last presidential campaign, there has been low-level grousing by many Christians regarding Obama’s religious convictions. He has claimed to be a Christian, but there is little traditional evidence of a consistent Christian … Continue reading
The Death and Life of the Great American Society
“The Death and Life of the Great American School System” By Diane Ravitch | Basic Books (March 2, 2010) | 283 pp. | List Price: $26.95 In her latest book, The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing … Continue reading