Alan Sims

This bit of history is written into the Constitution!

On this day in 1800, America’s government began one of the most important transitions in our nation’s early history.

On May 15, 1800, President John Adams officially ordered the federal government to leave Philadelphia and relocate to the newly established capital city of Washington, D.C.

At the time, the entire federal government consisted of just over 125 employees — clerks, officials, records, and departments that would all need to be transferred to a city that was still largely unfinished.

Adams instructed every federal office to be fully operational in Washington by June 15, 1800.

Within months:

• Philadelphia ceased serving as the nation’s capital
• Adams arrived in the District of Columbia
• The first federal offices opened in Washington
• Congress met in the city for the first time
• And on November 1, 1800, John and Abigail Adams became the first residents of the unfinished President’s House — what we now call the White House.

The move represented more than a change of address.

It symbolized the establishment of a permanent national government under the Constitution — a young republic planting itself in a capital designed specifically for the future of the United States.

In 1800, Washington was still muddy, under construction, and far from complete.

But the Founders believed the nation they were building would endure.

It's time for us to recognize and embrace our rich, spiritual legacy!

Before the phrase “One Nation Under God” was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954…
Its roots were already woven deep into the American story.

From the Declaration of Independence…
to Francis Scott Key’s “In God is our trust”…
to Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address…

This new episode traces how America came to understand itself as a nation under a higher authority and why that idea still matters 250 years later.

Watch now.
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The American Founders were men of prayer!

Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer.

From the Great Awakening… to the Continental Congress… to Benjamin Franklin’s call for prayer during the Constitutional Convention… faith and Providence were deeply woven into the American founding.

Explore the history of National Prayer in our latest video. Link in the comments.

The American founders were men of prayer!

New Video Dropped! - The Founders didn’t separate faith from public life the way we often assume.

They called the nation to prayer.
They spoke openly about Providence.
And even British officials blamed American pastors—the “Black Robe Regiment”—for fueling the Revolution.

This video breaks down the real history behind the National Day of Prayer.

Link in the comments

Such an amazing beginning to American history - this should be taught in schools!!

Before there was a nation… There was a landing...

On April 26, 1607, English settlers stepped onto the shores of Virginia, beginning what would become the first successful English colony in the New World.

This video explores that moment of uncertainty, the mission's purpose, and the fragile beginnings of Jamestown.

Watch the full video here 👇
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Superb work by the National Character Association!

New Video Dropped! - The Founders didn’t separate faith from public life the way we often assume.

They called the nation to prayer.
They spoke openly about Providence.
And even British officials blamed American pastors—the “Black Robe Regiment”—for fueling the Revolution.

This video breaks down the real history behind the National Day of Prayer.

Link in the comments

Charles Thompson was the man! Why weren't we taught about his role in creating our national seal???

More Than a Seal.

The Great Seal of the United States was designed with deep meaning about union, providence, strength, and the beginning of a new American era.

Our new video premieres soon.

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This video is awesome! Congratulations on more than 5000 subscribers!

🎉 We just crossed 5,000+ subscribers on YouTube!
Thank you all for the support — it means a lot! 🙌

☘️ New St. Patrick’s Day special premieres this Friday.
Did you know George Washington ordered the Continental Army to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in 1780?

The reason might surprise you…

👇 Get notified using the Premiere link in the comments

Respect is a lot like a smile - it's usually reflected back to you :-)

Respect is a reflection of your character!

Here's a great summary of the beginning of "Taxation without Representation!"

The Stamp Act Sparks Rebellion! 🎥Video Link in the Description!!!!!🎥

In 1765, Britain taxed the colonies on everything from newspapers to playing cards. But what they saw as a simple tax, colonists saw as a threat to freedom.

This was more than protest. It was the beginning of revolution.