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David Barton Biography

Author and historian David Barton is the Founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization which distributes historical, legal, and statistical information; and helps citizens become active in their local schools and communities. WallBuilders is a name taken from the Bible book of Nehemiah. And just as Nehemiah led a grassroots movement in Jerusalem to rebuild the walls of that city and restore its strength and honor; so, too, WallBuilders seeks to energize the grassroots today to rebuild that which makes America strong—its constitutional, moral, and religious foundations.

David’s exhaustive research (from original writings) on the Founding Era has rendered him an expert in this field, and consequently he serves as consultant to state and federal legislators; has participated in several cases at the Supreme Court; was involved in the development of the History/Social Studies standards for both Texas and California students; and has contributed to projects and legislation set forth by countless other groups, individuals, and legislators across the country.

David is the author of numerous works and this information has been directly implemented to reclaim the original intent of our Founding Fathers in the areas of faith and family. David speaks to hundreds of groups each year across the nation, and appears on numerous television and radio programs to communicate the truth regarding our country’s religious roots and the role individuals can play in reclaiming our spiritual heritage. David is currently breaking ground in the African-American community with his presentations, American History in Black and White. His heart for ministers has paved the way for exclusive Congressional Pastors’ Briefings on Capitol Hill where hundreds of clergy have been impacted by some of the country’s top conservative political leaders in these educational and informative sessions.

David holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oral Roberts University and an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Pensacola Christian College. He has been a recipient of national and international awards including Who’s Who in Education and DAR’s highest award, the George Washington Honor Medal. His work in media and the educational medium have merited several Angel Awards, Telly Awards, and the Dove Foundation Seal of Approval.

David and his wife Cheryl have three grown children, Damaris, Timothy, and Stephen, and reside in Aledo, TX. info@wallbuilders.com

by David Barton -- This Fourth of July, America will celebrate its 230th birthday. Neither our closest allies nor our fiercest enemies have experienced the stability with which we have been blessed. In fact, during the time that America has flourished under the Declaration of Independence, France has had fifteen different governments. And Brazil has had seven since l822; Poland, seven since l921; Afghanistan, five since l923; Russia, four since l918; and the story is similar for other nations throughout Europe, Africa, South America, and the rest of the world.

Some describe this remakable achievement as "American Exceptionalism" -- a term coined in l831 by Alexis de Tocqueville, a famous French visitor to America who penned the clasic, Democracy in America. As De Tocqueville expressed it:

The position of the Americans is quite execptional, and it may be believed that no democratic people will ever be placed in a similar one.

However, such a description should never be a cause for any sense of American superiority. On the contrary, Psalm 75:6-7 indicates that such achievements are from the Lord and therefore should be a cause for an appreciative humility. As President John Adams rightly observed:

It must be felt that there is no national security but in the nation's humble acknowledged dependence upon God and His overruling providence. Read Article >>

Articles from WallBuilders

Meet The ACLU
The ACLU aggressively pursues an agenda in many different areas that seeks to undermine the values and beliefs of most Americans.
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The Bible and Taxes
A brief article on Biblical principles of taxation.
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Confronting Civil War Revisionism: Why The South Went To War
A prominent example of modern historical revisionism involves an inaccurate view of the Civil War, which asserts that the secession of the southern states at the start of the Civil War had nothing to do with slavery and slavery was not a significant issue in the conflict.
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Recommended Reading List
A list of some of the good history titles currently available that we recommend.
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John Locke: Deist or Theologian?
Many law and history professors and uninformed historical writers often assert that John Locke was a secular political writer or a deist. This article contains a few helpful questions to ask regarding these erroneous characterizations of Locke.
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Church in the U.S. Capitol
The United States Capitol regularly served as a church building; a practice that began even before Congress officially moved into the building in 1800 and lasted until well after the Civil War.
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God: Missing in Action from American History
Rediscover God’s hand in America’s history through forgotten heroes.
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How You Can Be Involved
Practical guidance for having a positive impact on American culture.
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Ensuring Judicial Accountability For State Judges
This article was originally written as testimony in favor of an amendment to the Kansas Constitution providing for the election of Kansas supreme court justices.
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A Tale of Two Constitutions
The two different philosophies of constitutional interpretation are contrasted in this article.
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Revisionism: How to Identify It In Your Children's Textbooks
Revisionism is the common method employed by those seeking to subvert American culture and society. This article explains how to recognize revisionism in school texts.
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