Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation
By Douglas V. Gibbs Someone once told me that the Declaration of Independence articulated the “why” of American independence, and...
Constitution Radio: Fundamentals
Constitution Radio with Douglas V. Gibbs Constitution Radio: With Doug, Alan and Dennis Saturday 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pacific...
A History of Constitutions
By Douglas V. Gibbs A History of Constitutions Humanity’s history is filled with attempts to structure political power. Along the...
Friday LIVE: Constitution Classes are BACK!!!
Fridays will be weekly two-hour classes. Coming soon at douglasvgibbs.com will be two-to-three times a week fifteen-minute sessions available to...
American Principles
By Douglas V. Gibbs What we often speak of as American Principles largely did not originate in this country. Through...
Constitutional Manifestation of “Consent of the Governed”
By Douglas V. Gibbs The Petition Clause, found in the First Amendment, reads, “Congress shall make no law…abridging…the right of...
Jefferson’s Liberty, Cicero’s Fulfillment (summary)
In “Jefferson’s Liberty, Cicero’s Fulfillment,” Douglas V. Gibbs presents a compelling narrative that connects the ancient Roman struggle for freedom...
Jefferson’s Liberty, Cicero’s Fulfillment (Full Article)
By Douglas V. Gibbs The Framers of the United States Constitution purposely set up the federal government during the Philadelphia…......
The Presidents before George Washington
by Douglas V. Gibbs Presidents of the United States in Congress Assembled The Presidents of Congress preceded the Presidents of...
Jeffersonian Republicanism
By Douglas V. Gibbs President John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the White House for a group of the…......