{"id":1235,"date":"2010-09-17T01:01:08","date_gmt":"2010-09-17T05:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karatetraining.org\/weblog\/?p=1235"},"modified":"2023-04-11T15:17:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T19:17:08","slug":"happy-constitution-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karatetraining.org\/weblog\/happy-constitution-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Constitution Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today marks the establishment of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. America&#8217;s birth was truly a miracle. The Founders knew their mission had a divine destiny to produce <strong>the first free people<\/strong> in the history of the world.&nbsp; These principles are based on the success of a moral and religious society.&nbsp; Think about that, when the Founders drafted the Constitution every other nation on the Planet was ruled by a King of sorts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important for all Americans and I&#8217;d argue non-Americans to understand the Constitution beyond memorizing the words.&nbsp; We want civic minded citizens that take their responsibility seriously.&nbsp; After all you don&#8217;t want to look like this when asked about the Constitution!&#8230;take a look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/karatetraining.org\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Barney_Fife_and_the_Preamble_to_the_Constitution.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption>Barney Fife &amp; The Preamble to the Constitution<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some may not realize the whole story of the Constitution, the thoughts, sacrifices and self-less devotion to a higher purpose that helped forge the greatest document ever written.&nbsp; This little ditty is helpful in getting a better understanding and it is catchy too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/karatetraining.org\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/18_Pages_Jimmy_Joe_Lee.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption>Jimmy Joe Lee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather then expend my own feeble attempt at expressing my understanding and deep seeded loyalty to the Constitution there is one person who always makes a better spokesmen for America&#8230;well listen for yourself&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/karatetraining.org\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/What_Would_John_Wayne_Do_.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption>What would John Wayne Do?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Why should we pay attention to the Constitution?&nbsp; Because so many men (and women) greater then you or me sacrificed their fortunes, positions and their very lives to secure a better future for their fellow man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/karatetraining.org\/weblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/GoodPatrickHenry.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption>Good Patrick Henry performed by The Mike Church Show Band<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SO think about what the Constitution really means today and throughout the rest of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here is an additional history references for the kids that I know, especially those who love History: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apstudent.com\/ushistory\/factsheets.php\">President Fact Sheets<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today marks the establishment of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. 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