| This week’s curation at RealClear’s American Civics portal leads off with coverage of the 80th anniversary of the shocking bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, which Franklin D. Roosevelt called “a date which will live in infamy.” At RealClearDefense, Nicholas Joy notes that “fewer than 100 veterans of the attack on Pearl Harbor are still alive today” and calls us “to remember – and act on – the lessons of that day.” “We cannot take our country’s physical safety for granted,” he contends, “and we cannot ignore a rising, expansionist power on the opposite side of the Pacific. The clock is ticking.” In the latest article in our ongoing civic institutions series, Mike Sabo highlights Ashbrook's The American Idea podcast. Hosted by Ashbrook Executive Director Jeff Sikkenga, the podcast features top scholars such as Lucas Morel and Joseph Fornieri discussing key American documents and speeches such as the Declaration of Independence and Lincoln's Second Inaugural. The podcast has even hosted Vice President Mike Pence for a special edpisode, which Sikkenga called a “great honor and a delightful surprise.” Sikkenga says that the podcast “elevates lively and thoughtful conversations with renowned academics and public figures based on questions rooted in the fundamental documents and debates of America” – what he calls “the Ashbrook way of teaching and learning.” With the passing of Bob Dole, a veteran and long-time senator who appeared on two presidential tickets, Robert Charles argues that “Bob Dole is America – the best America produces, a life centered on courage, resilience, determination, and love of country.” David Plazas, the current director of opinion and engagement for USA Today in Tennessee, recalls meeting Dole after winning a high school civics essay competition in 1994. He points to the last essay Dole penned, in which he poignantly wrote: “Our history is rich with political debate and deep divisions, but collectively we share a common purpose for a better America. We cannot let political differences stand in the way of that common good.” Original Posts Mike Sabo, RealClearWire Essential Reading Colleen Sheehan, Michael Zuckert, Alan Gibson, et al., Starting Points James Madison’s lasting influence and prescience are undeniable. His most widely recognized historical contributions include... In the News David Plazas, Yahoo! News Melissa Quinn, CBS Andrew R. Polk, Tennessean Jeffrey Aaron Snyder, Washington Monthly Mike Sabo, Public Discourse Nicole Stella Garnett, City Journal Bill Honig, Education Next Sean Durns, National Interest Mark Judge, Law & Liberty Teresa R. Manning, RealClearPolicy Robert Charles, RealClearDefense Nadine Strossen & Joe Cohn, Newsweek C. Bradley Thompson, Substack Hans Bader, Minding the Campus Reid Wilson, The Hill Jack Miller Center Jack Miller talks about the state of civic education in our country, why it is so important for every generation of citizens to learn... Allen C. Guelzo & James M. McPherson, James Madison Program Join us for an in person event with award-winning Civil War historian Allen Guelzo about his new book, "Robert E. Lee: A Life." Bob Woodson & Bill Lee, Woodson Center Governor Bill Lee hosts a live, fireside chat with civil rights veteran, author and founder of the Woodson Center, Bob Woodson... Joseph Loconte, Hew Strachan, Jay Winter, & David Randall, National Association of Scholars In June 1914, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand tripped a diplomatic crisis that quickly spiraled towards war... Peter Myers & Jeff Sikkenga, American Idea In this episode of The American Idea, Jeff welcomes Dr. Peter Myers, Professor of Political Science at University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire... Chris Flannery, American Story December 7, 2021 is the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that brought America into World War II... Michael Warren, Patriot Lessons Learn about the Constitution’s Preamble and the Constitution’s purpose to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, and ensure domestic tranquility. Michael Gerhardt, National Constitution Center In this Fun Friday Session, Michael Gerhardt, Burton Craige Distinguished Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of North.... Glenn Loury & Khalil Gibran Muhammad, SCETL Is it possible to have honest conversations about race today? Is free speech and the open exchange of ideas possible amidst the... Carl Cannon's Great American Stories This morning's Washington Post used the occasion to publish a brief essay by memoirist Brian Broome titled "I hate Christmas. ... It's Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, the day of the week when I reprise quotations intended to be uplifting or educational. ... On Dec. 7, 1941 -- 80 years ago today -- war had been raging in Europe for two years, but ... | 
