4 chapters across the catalog
The upcoming film "Young Washington," produced by the Wonder Project and distributed by Angel Studios, explores the early life of George Washington before the American Revolution. Featuring actors like Kelsey Grammer and Ben Kingsley, the movie depicts the hardships and resilience that shaped Washington during the French and Indian War. It is scheduled for release on July 3rd for the Independence Day weekend.
Benjamin Franklin 1787 Constitutional Convention Speech
The segment features a dramatic reading and audio clip of Benjamin Franklin’s historic address to George Washington and the Constitutional Convention. Franklin argues that human wisdom alone is insufficient for building a nation, famously referencing the Tower of Babel and moving that the assembly begin every morning with prayer led by local clergy.
Historical Perspective on Divine Providence in America
Reflecting on the 1787 convention, the hosts discuss how quickly the founding fathers forgot the divine assistance they received during the Revolutionary War. They challenge the historical characterization of Benjamin Franklin as a deist, arguing that his later writings provide objective proof of his belief that God governs the affairs of men.
Abraham Lincoln and the History of National Thanksgiving
A historical overview of Thanksgiving traces the holiday from the Pilgrims in 1621 to George Washington's 1789 declaration. The segment highlights the 1863 proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, which established the last Thursday of November as a national holiday during the Civil War. The influence of magazine editor Sarah Josepha Hale on Lincoln's decision is also noted.
