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Dear Patriot,



As a fellow patriot, I’d like to send you a Betsy Ross flag.



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The design of this flag, with its 13 stripes and circle of 13
stars—representing America’s original 13 colonies—is a powerful symbol of the
American Revolution and ofthe principles on which the Revolution was fought.



In the words of the Declaration of Independence, “We hold these truths to be
self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their
Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty,
and the pursuit of Happiness.”



Throughout most of our nation’s history, Americans learned about and revered
these ideas.



Sadly, because of the Left’s hijacking of history education in so many of our
schools, this is no longer true.



Consider the 2019 controversy surrounding the Betsy Ross flag I mentioned
above.



When, shortly before Independence Day, Nike announced its plans to release an
athletic shoe featuring the Betsy Ross flag, Nike spokesman Colin Kaepernick
objected, condemning the flag as a symbol ofracism and slavery. A social media
storm followed.



Consequently, Nike announced that it was halting production of the shoe.



This controversy was trivial. But the episode points to something else…



What is NOT trivial is the attempt to spread anti-American ideology into every
area of American life…



....and the fact that too many in positions of authority immediately retreat
when confronted by political correctness and anti-Americanism.



The Kaepernick episode illustrates the problem of progressive education, which
seeks to rewrite our nation’s history and undermine the kind of informed
patriotism that is essential to preserving liberty.



Instead of learning to love America, many students today learn to hate it.



The Nike shoe controversy, like the frenzy for tearing down statues that we
witnessed in so many of America’s cities last summer, is the bitter fruit of
this progressive educational agenda.



We must confront this destructive ideology with the truth about American
history.



And we must nurture an informed patriotism among the young if our liberty is
to be preserved.As always, liberty’s only sure defense is an educated citizenry
prepared to defend it.



This is why your support of Hillsdale College is so important.



Hillsdale’s educational outreach efforts reach and teach millions of Americans
of all ages—including many young people—and equip them with the knowledge they
need to understand and defend our great American heritage of liberty.



Your generous support today will...



* Expand the circulation of Imprimis, Hillsdale’s digest of liberty, to reach
millions of Americans (you can also receive a free subscription toImprimis…for
life).


* Send millions of pocket-size copies of America’s founding documents to
schools and individuals.


* Increase the number of citizens (especially younger Americans) enrolling in
Hillsdale’s free online courses such as “Constitution 101” and “The Great
American Story: A Land of Hope.”


* Launch Hillsdale-affiliated classical K-12 charter schools that teach
thousands of students nationwide.


You should be aware that…



To maintain its independence, Hillsdale College undertakes its work while
refusing EVERY PENNY of government funding—even indirectly in the form of
federal or state student grants or loans. NOT. ONE. PENNY.



Your support is crucial to ensuring that future generations of Americans will
learn about and be prepared to defend freedom.



With a gift of $76 or more today to support educational outreach efforts that
reach and teach millions, Hillsdale will send you a 3' x 5' Betsy Ross Flag to
thank you for your support.. Supplies are limited, so please make your best
tax-deductible gift right away.



You can give your best tax-deductible gift of $25, $76, $100, or even $250 or
more by following the secure link below:



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I hope you will display your Betsy Ross flag at your home or office. It
reminds us of the debt we owe America’s Founders and of our obligation to
preserve liberty for future generations.



In that spirit, I hope you will stand with us as we continue to provide the
kind of education that has made possible our great American heritage of liberty.





Warm regards,



Larry P. Arnn

President, Hillsdale College

Pursuing Truth and Defending Liberty Since 1844

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