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Why Be Thankful for America? Fascinating Historical Facts with Bill Federer

Nov 25, 2025

Historian Bill Federer, founder of AmericanMinute.com, explores the rich tapestry of American history and principles. He uncovers how biblical ideas shaped the nation's founding documents and warns against the dangers of unchecked government power. Discussing historical patterns, he explains how past societies slipped into tyranny and the role virtue plays in maintaining freedom. Federer contrasts American individualism with other nations' governance, highlighting the importance of charity through the church rather than government welfare.

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INSIGHT

People-First Government Origin

America flipped the historical power flow from top-down kings to bottom-up government "by the people."
Bill Federer traces this design to New England congregationalism and the Hebrew Republic's example.

INSIGHT

Hebrew Republic Features

Ancient Israel (the Hebrew Republic) practiced wide literacy, private land ownership, and decentralized charity.
Federer says those features enabled self-policing society without kings, police, or standing armies.

ANECDOTE

Merneptah Stele Evidence

The Merneptah Stele (c.1208 BC) contains the earliest extra-biblical mention of Israel.
Frank and Bill call it one of the most amazing archaeological finds confirming the Bible.

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What's so special about America? And why do we have more freedom and prosperity than any other country in the world despite our problems? Just in time for Thanksgiving, the one and only Bill Federer joins Frank to uncover the surprising biblical ideas baked into our founding documents that many Americans have long forgotten. Find out how nations throughout history slid into tyranny without even realizing it and why big government always sounds compassionate...until it isn’t. Tune in as they answer questions like:

What has been the most common form of government since history began?
Who was the first globalist leader in human history?
What was so unique about the Hebrew Republic and how did it inspire the Puritans?
What is one of the greatest archaeological finds in history that confirms the Bible?
What have been some of the negative effects of the American welfare system?
What is obfuscation and how did it help Muslim socialist Zohran Mamdani win the NYC mayoral election?
What are the two main ways that people in power take rights and freedom away from others?
How has the government usurped the church's role of caring for the poor?
Was Greece a democracy or people-first government?
If everyone "does what was right in their own eyes" why is government necessary?
Why is there such a drastic difference between the average income of Egyptian and American workers?
Why is virtue the hidden ingredient every free society depends on?
Why was ancient Israel's society so successful, and what ultimately brought it to an end?

And stay tuned, this is only Part 1 of the conversation! Be sure to check back on Friday as Bill returns to reveal even more fascinating details about the unique and inspirational history of America!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Donate to CrossExamined - https://donor.crossexamined.org/

Bill's website - http://AmericanMinute.com

Socialism: The Real History from Plato to Present by Bill Federer - https://bit.ly/4acMkfM

Megyn Kelly LIVE on Tour with Erika Kirk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuChzINlHk4 Frank Visits the Merneptah Stele in Egypt! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy-RanSnzik Minnesota Taxpayer Dollars Funneled to Terror Group - https://bit.ly/48jbtD1