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Limits of Presidential Power Explained

⚖️ Lest We Forget History host Lillian Cauldwell examines the limits of presidential power, revealing how the Constitution and Supreme Court define what presidents can—and cannot—do. Learn how checks and balances continue to shape American leadership.

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Power and the Presidency: Overreach in U.S. History

Lillian challenges us to reflect on the safeguards designed to prevent such overreach and asks the critical question: Are we doing enough to stop the rise of unchecked power and prevent the emergence of a dictator?

A NATION AT A CROSSROAD FOR DEMOCRACY

This is not just about money; it’s about identity.America is your home

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US Presidents & The Supreme Court- OverReach

Lillian examines the strategies presidents use to exert some control over the high court, such as appointing young justices who will shape decisions for decades.

Lest We Forget Historical: The FTC & Free Speech

The Free Speech Clause protects false speech without violating the First Amendment, but make sure you understand and recognize there are other types of free speech not permitted, and can get you into serious trouble with the FTC and the U.S. Constitution.

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Can a Convicted Felon Run for President?

After a fact check, it is established that nowhere in the US Constitution does it prohibit, anyone from taking office unless they have taken an oath to uphold the Constitution and “engaged in insurrection” but in March of 2024, the Supreme Court requires…

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The First Amendment and the Supreme Court

Ms. Cauldwell presents two landmark cases: one by Chief Justice Vinson in Dennis v. United States in 1951, and another by early 20th-century Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, who developed a framework that continues to influence First Amendment law today.

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Is the First Amendment in danger?

These protections could vanish if the Court’s current majority favoring free speech changes.