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Celebrating 250 Years: Learn About the American Revolution

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force, in partnership with Hillsdale College, provides a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence, highlighting the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America.

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Below are links to resources on the White House website and other historical resources that help educate us about America’s rich heritage of liberty.

US Presidential Messages on Important Birthdays and Anniversaries

Below are links to brief, written messages by President Donald Trump honoring events and the actions of role models for us all.

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Important US Dates to Commemorate ]

⇨ • Presidential Message Commemorating 250 Years of the Bible in America

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Politicians, Celebrities, and More Will Read the Bible Aloud From Washington, DC ]

⇨ • Leif Erikson

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⇨ • Anniversary of the Signing of Magna Carta, June 15, 1215

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Strive for Readiness ]

⇨ • Christopher Columbus

[ Read the SemperVerus article, What a Leaf-Sweeper’s Answer Teaches About Personal Leadership ]

⇨ • 418th Anniversary of the First Landing and the Raising of the Cape Henry Cross, April 29, 1607

[ Read the SemperVerus article, The Greatest Man… ]

⇨ • 406th Anniversary of the First Representative Legislative Assembly in America, July 30, 1619

[ Read the SemperVerus article, God Made A Farmer ]

Church Security Demands a Higher Standard Than Mere Every Day Carry

Volunteering during worship services and church events as an armed security team member is not the same as being a cursory, every day, concealed firearm carrier for your own self-defense. It requires a higher level of commitment. If you’re going to carry a weapon to protect congregants, you need to approach shooting as a professional skill.

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So says Keith Graves, retired police sergeant and founder/trainer of Christian Warrior Training, in his article, Holding Armed Church Security to a Higher Standard.

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Interview with Keith Graves of Christian Warrior Training ]

He writes, “The responsibility of protecting the flock requires more than occasional practice and casual familiarity with your gun. You need to train as if one day you may face the unthinkable—an armed threat during a service. The odds may be slim, but they are not zero.”

Captive Nations Week 2025

President Donald Trump proclaims July 20–26, 2025, Captive Nations Week. He calls upon “all Americans to reaffirm our commitment to supporting those around the world striving for liberty, justice, and the rule of law.”

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Global Persecution of Christians Surges in 2024 ]

In his proclamation, President Trump says, “This Captive Nations Week, I offer my heartfelt support to every person living under a totalitarian regime, and I reaffirm my commitment to advancing a new era of peace where freedom is cherished, sovereignty is respected, and every nation can live without fear of tyranny or oppression.

[ Read SemperVerus articles on the topic of CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION ]

“In 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower first proclaimed Captive Nations Week to counter the emerging threat of communism and declare America’s resolve to defend the fundamental rights of free speech, religious liberty, and self-government. As President, I continue that work today, as far too often, oppressive regimes still silence dissent and persecute their own citizens for practicing their faith.

Lesson From a Firefighter: Don’t Wait to Make a Positive Difference in Someone’s Life

The third practice of the five SemperVerus components is BE, which emphasizes the importance of intentionally reinforcing rectitude in yourself. It’s stated thusly:

III. Be: developing rich personal leadership character of exemplary moral and ethical quality.

In the following brief TED Talk video, volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos shares a life lesson he learned on his first fire emergency:

Or watch it here.

Something to think about as you live a SemperVerus life.

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Posted on 07/14/202507/14/2025