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American Considerations is unapologetic commentary on culture, current events, and the heritage that defines our nation. Hosted by Jason Curtman, this publication stands firm on faith, freedom, and history. americanconsiderations.substack.com
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When The President Was Just Down The Hall (opens the original)
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In the early days of the United States, the presidency looked remarkably different from the institution we know today. Presidents walked to inaugurations, welcomed ordinary citizens into the President’s House, dressed with surprising simplicity, and sometimes went about their daily lives with little of the security or ceremony that surrounds the office today. In this episode of American Considerations, we look back at documented moments from the presidencies of Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adam
When Camels Served Uncle Sam (opens the original)
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In The 1850s, The United States Army Faced The Enormous Challenge Of Transporting Men And Supplies Across The Hot, Dry And Largely Undeveloped American Southwest. Congress Appropriated $30,000 In 1855 For An Unusual Experiment: Importing Camels For Military Service. The Experiment Proved Surprisingly Successful. Camels Could Carry Heavy Loads, Travel Long Distances With Limited Water And Negotiate Difficult Southwestern Terrain. In 1857, Edward Fitzgerald Beale Took Twenty-Five Camels On His Exp
When An Old Language Became A New Weapon (opens the original)
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During World War II, the United States military needed a fast, secure way to communicate across the battlefields of the Pacific. The answer came from an unexpected place and from a language that had been spoken on this continent for generations. In this episode of American Considerations, Jason Curtman tells the story of Chester Nez, one of the original 29 Navajo Marines who helped develop the legendary Navajo code. It’s a story of ingenuity, service, heritage, and an American strategy that prov
I Don’t Know Any Christian Nationalists (opens the original)
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Central premise: The term “Christian nationalist” is frequently used in political and cultural discussion, but Jason questions whether the people being given that label actually meet a meaningful definition of Christian nationalism. Key points: * Being a Christian and a patriot does not automatically constitute Christian nationalism. * Believing Christianity influenced America’s founding does not automatically constitute Christian nationalism. * Allowing Christian beliefs to influence one’s vote
The Sword And The Trowel (opens the original)
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How Hostile Questions Are Strengthening the Faith They Were Meant to Destroy Across social media, Christians are increasingly confronted with difficult—and often deliberately misleading—questions about their faith. These “gotcha” questions are frequently intended to create doubt, portray believers as uninformed, or make Christianity appear intellectually weak. But what if the opposite is happening? In this episode of American Considerations , Jason Curtman explores how these challenges are encou
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