Many may not realize that America’s mission was established long before the colonists declared independence from Great Britain in 1776.
It actually was articulated in late April 1607, when settlers with the first permanent English settlement in the New World arrived at the shores of Cape Henry at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
They numbered 145 in total, including 40 seamen, on board the ships Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery. In their ranks was the Rev. Robert Hunt, author Craig von Buseck noted in a 2022 article for CBN.com.
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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.
Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
