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On April 30, 2026 — the 237th anniversary of George Washington's first inauguration — The 917 Society gathered at St. Paul's Chapel in Lower Manhattan to retrace one of the most sacred steps in American history. Washington's Prayer Walk: Rededicate America 250 to God brought together patriots, educators, and civic leaders from across the country to walk in the footsteps of our first president — from Federal Hall to St. Paul's Chapel, the very place where Washington knelt in

On April 30th, 1789, George Washington walked from Federal Hall to St. Paul's Chapel and dedicated the newborn United States of America to God. On April 30th, 2026 — 237 years later to the day — we walked it again. What made this year's rededication walk extraordinary wasn't just the ceremony, the prayer, or the moment Rodgar led us in rededication at the same altar where Washington once knelt. It was the people who showed up. Patriots, history lovers, and friends of the 917

April 15, 2026, is Tax Day for most individual federal filers, which makes today more than a deadline. It is a civic moment. It is a reminder that taxation is not supposed to be an act of submission. In the American constitutional order, taxation is tied to representation, limited government, and the obligation of public officials to serve the people whose money they collect. The Constitution gives Congress the power to lay and collect taxes in order to pay the nation’s debts

As protests emerge across the country under slogans like “No Kings,” they reveal something deeper than political frustration. They expose a growing gap in civic understanding—specifically, a misunderstanding of what the United States actually is. America is not a monarchy. It never has been. And more importantly—it is not a pure democracy. It is a Constitutional Republic. That distinction matters more today than ever. What “No Kings” Gets Right—and Wrong At its core, the phra

At the heart of the The 917 Society mission is a simple but powerful goal: place pocket copies of the United States Constitution directly into the hands of America’s eighth-grade students. For Dr. Ming Wang, that mission is deeply personal. As president of the organization’s Founders Club and a longtime supporter of the effort, Dr. Wang brings a perspective shaped not only by his professional accomplishments, but by his life story as an immigrant who experienced life without

Last night was one of those evenings I will never forget. I am still overwhelmed with gratitude as I reflect on the 917 Society’s Fifth Annual Fundraiser at Ray Stevens’ CabaRay Showroom in Nashville. To everyone who attended, purchased tables and tickets, donated, participated in the auction, spoke, sang, served, and supported our mission, thank you. Truly, thank you. What an amazing night, and what an incredible reminder that there are still so many Americans who deeply lov

At the Moms for Liberty National Summit , amidst a sea of dedicated patriots—mothers, grandmothers, fathers, and freedom-loving Americans—Joni Bryan, founder of the 917 Society, delivered a heartfelt message that resonated with both urgency and hope. It began with a confession. “I had never read the Constitution. Not really, not word for word.” That moment of raw honesty revealed a truth many Americans share but are afraid to admit. For too long, the Constitution—our national

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Each year, Memorial Day calls us to remember—with reverence and gratitude—the brave men and women who laid down their lives in defense of...

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In China today, something is stirring—something bold, dangerous, and potentially world-changing. From university campuses to factory...

On April 19, 1775, in the early morning mist of Lexington, Massachusetts, a small group of colonial militiamen stood their ground. Though...

In a time when global headlines often reflect uncertainty, one unmistakable truth is rising like the sun over the American heartland: the...