The Meaning of America

Joseph Postell / July 02, 2009

The Fourth of July presents the occasion not only to celebrate our great country, but also to reflect upon its meaning.

The division between today’s liberals and conservatives is not irreducible to policy differences. It is indicative of a deeper debate about the meaning of America.

Such debates are not new.

Calvin Coolidge, our 30th president, often celebrated America’s birthday (which was also his) by defending America’s principles against the challengers within the “progressive movement.” (more…)