John Lukacs dissects the self-important claim that after the fall of the Soviet Union, world history would culminate in the inevitable acceptance of the American “liberal democratic” model worldwide.
If this summer’s riots and civil unrest have demonstrated anything, it is that a substantial number of young Americans have been taught to believe their country is systemically racist and thus its very system needs overhauling. Given that, President Donald Trump is calling for a return to teaching American exceptionalism. The push to teach the concept came in the administration’s agenda released Aug. 24 and was reiterated during his speech Thursday night on the final day of the Republican National Convention.
By the grace of God and his own talents, Russell Kirk achieved all three goals and provided a raison d’etre for those who reject the modern existential argument that life is without meaning and who joyfully honor the permanent things.