Political Courage

John Quincy Adams contradicts the POTUS and goes to the Supreme Court to argue the case of numerous enslaved Africans.

An Illinois State's Attorney breaks the law - did he do the right thing? Was he courageous?

Learn about the uncommon courage of a virtually unknown lawyer who assists in the Senate investigation of a powerful and corrupt union president.

The humble yet courageous wisdom of Benjamin Franklin at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in 1787.

On the Fourth of July, 1917, a surprisingly patriotic speech was given in London of all places. Who gave the speech? Lord Arthur Balfour.

The recent exciting example of courage in politics. 7 US Senators who stood up to the pressure of constituents and voted according to conscience.

Be surprised at the humble courage of Southern Democratic fire-eater Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II.

Listen to the courage of Owen Lovejoy as he stands up to the threats of his fellow Representatives and a pro-slavery mob set on harming him.

The courageous story of Senator Margaret Chase Smith who stood up to Senator Joseph McCarthy and McCarthyism.

Learn about the courageous story of Andrew Johnson, the 17th president, and the first president to be impeached.