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Illustration of Aaron Burr shooting Alexander Hamilton during their duel in 1804

DiBACCO: When the duel settled political differences

By Thomas V. DiBacco

Seventy-two naturalized immigrants proudly held their hands over their hearts at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and pledged allegiance to America amid cheers from U.S. citizens who welcomed them. (Jeffrey Scott Shapiro/The Washington Times)

SHAPIRO: Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello welcomes naturalized immigrants on Fourth of July

By Jeffrey Scott Shapiro - The Washington Times

FILE - In this March 25, 2014 file photo, David Green, founder and chief executive officer of Hobby Lobby, second from left, walks with his wife Barbara, center, and members of their family as they acknowledge a cheer from demonstrators in the crowd as they descend the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington. The Monday, June 30, 2014 Supreme Court ruling that the Hobby Lobby crafts store chain does not have to provide all forms of birth control marks the first time the high court has said some businesses can hold religious views under federal law, in cases where there is essentially no difference between the business and its owners. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

DEACE: Dumb on the 4th of July

By Steve Deace

BOOK REVIEW: ‘James Madison: A Life Reconsidered’

By Michael Taube - Special to The Washington Times

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Schumer’s ignorance of history unsurprising

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Sen. Chuck Schumer, New York Democrat, expresses his dismay at Russian Vladimir Putin leader granting asylum to American secrets leaker Edward Snowden, at a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Sen. Schumer fails history, credits Jefferson for Bill of Rights

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Sen. Schumer’s history lesson: Jefferson wrote what?

The Washington Times

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe appears with lieutenant governor candidate state Sen. Ralph Northam (right) and attorney general candidate Sen. Mark Herring (left) at a breakfast campaign event in Richmond on Wednesday, a day after the party’s primary. (Associated Press)

OBENSHAIN: McAuliffe, Herring going rogue in Richmond

By Kate Obenshain

1805 Thomas Jefferson letter for sale at $35,000

Associated Press

Historian to talk at URI on Jefferson’s Quran

Associated Press

Illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

NAPOLITANO: Congress’ unconscionable silence at presidential power grabs

By Andrew P. Napolitano

BOOK REVIEW: ‘Jefferson and Hamilton’

By Joseph C. Goulden - Special to The Washington Times

Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

CHARLES: The enduring presence of the Founders

By Robert Charles

From a different angle: President Obama and French President Francois Hollande examine items on the desk of Thomas Jefferson on Monday. The visit to Monticello by the liberal and socialist leaders carried ironic and contradictory overtones. (Associated Press)

HURT: Obama reveals his obliviousness at Monticello

By Charles Hurt

First lady Michelle Obama, left, and President Barack Obama wait for the arrival of French President Fran&#231;ois Hollande for a State Dinner at the North Portico of the White House on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

EDITORIAL: Government by anarchy from a lawless president

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

French President Francois Hollande steps out his plane upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Monday Feb. 10, 2014, for a three-day visit to U.S., including a state dinner hosted by Presidetn Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

French leader opens unusual state visit to US

By JOSH LEDERMAN - Associated Press

President Barack Obama meets with French President Francois Hollande in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Feferberg, Pool)

Obama, France’s Hollande tour Jefferson’s famed Monticello

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

U.Va., Monticello offer course on Jefferson

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Va.’s Natural Bridge sold, destined to be a park

By STEVE SZKOTAK - Associated Press