Presidential Power Archives

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Insurrection Act Loopholes Raise Alarms

⚖️ In this Lest We Forget History episode, Lillian Cauldwell shares expert warnings about Insurrection Act loopholes and the dangers of unchecked authority. Learn how past reform efforts failed and why reckless military use could provoke a public reckoning demanding reform.

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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.

Felony Conviction in High Office – podcast from Historical: Lest We Forget with a silhouette, Capitol dome, and parchment-style background

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Felony Conviction in High Office? Hear the Facts

Lillian Cauldwell explores the question: Felony Conviction in High Office? Learn the facts and decide how we define responsibility in public service.

Presidents Defy Court Orders in U.S. History Review

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Presidents Defy Court Orders in U.S. History Review

Lillian Cauldwell explores how presidents defy court orders and what these moments mean for democracy in this episode of Lest We Forget.

Illustration representing the decision to send troops against protesters in America.

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Can a President Send Troops Against Protesters?

Lillian Cauldwell explores the right to send troops against protesters and how presidential power has been used—or withheld—in moments of national unrest.

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What History Tells Us – Lest We Forget Historical

By distorting the truth through lies, manipulation, and exaggeration, Hitler crafted a version of history that served his agenda and silenced dissent.

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.

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US Presidents & Constitutional Violations

Ms. Cauldwell aims to shed light on previous presidents who manipulated the Constitution for their own dubious purposes and the far-reaching consequences that impacted the country, our allies, and our democratic system.