Ave Maria in the Afternoon
Ave Maria in the Afternoon
A Semiquincentennial Warning – And a Promise
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A Semiquincentennial Warning – And a Promise

History shows that many nations begin to decline about 250 years after their rise to power.

As Americans celebrate the 250th birthday of the nation, we should take heed – for historians have observed many great civilizations begin to decline about two and a half centuries after their rise to power. Marcus reflects on how we can celebrate the nation’s birthday and have hope for its future.

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