Events

From landmark decisions to modern controversies, the Supreme Court has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation. Explore the Court's history, purpose, and continuing influence on American life and government. Whether you are a lifelong student of history, a concerned citizen, or simply curious about how nine justices can impact the lives of millions of Americans, this presentation offers valuable insight into one of the most fascinating institutions in our constitutional system.

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was created following WWII to provide the rebuilding nations of the European continent with the confidence they would be defended against foreign invasion. New geopolitical ideologies along with altered geographic boundaries would test these new governments.We will examine NATOs formation and its progress from its beginning to its current structure and function.

The Santa Fe Trail. Santa Fe, New Mexico houses the oldest continuously operated buildings in the United States. Santa Fe was the western terminus of the Santa Fe Trail, and the only significant land route that linked Mexico with the United States. We will explore its foundation and evolution from its establishment until its obsoletion five decades later.

Most Americans view their nation as a Democracy. America’s Founding Fathers were fearful of majority rule devolving into what Thomas Jefferson called “mob rule”. They opted for a variation of a Democracy called Constitutional Republic. We will examine how a Republic differs from a pure Democracy and compare to other governing alternatives throughout the world, including examining Socialism vs. Capitalism.

Join Jim Sherbert as he talks about Benedict Arnold and Arron Burr, two men in early American history who were destined for fame. They both overcame numerous personal hardships early in life. But both slipped to the “dark side” as bruised egos and jealously misguided their behaviors, forever tarnishing their reputations.