America's Forgotten Monument

IN 1889... The National Monument to the Forefathers was dedicated at Plymouth, Massachusetts to memorialize the principles and values that our founding fathers followed in establishing The United States of America. At 81 foot tall, it was the largest granite sculpture in the United States and could be seen by all. Now, it sits hidden in a residential neighborhood and has been “virtually forgotten”.

IN BRANSON... a replica of this dynamic monument will be the centerpiece of a public plaza accessible to over eight million visitors each year. It will be a timeless presentation of the Matrix of Liberty celebrating those universal principles that were true during the formation of this great nation, are still true today and will remain true in the future.

Inspiring Generations To Discover The Matrix of Liberty

“I would like to say, thank you, again for coming to meet with me in Kansas City to share the mission, vision and planned work of the Foundation of America. W hat a noble, grand and much-needed undertaking---not only for our country today, but for generations to come”Janice S. Ellis, PhD - Award-Winning Author, Columnist and Speaker

A simple guide that consists of five narratives relating to each element of the “Matrix of Liberty”

From the Narrative on Faith: “… Unique to America then – and today – is the belief that the source of these liberties that they sought for themselves and their fellow citizens were not granted by man, but rather mankind “is endowed by the Creator with certain inalienable rights”.

From the Narrative on Morality: “… Our forefathers knew what every father and mother knows ….. and that is you don’t have to teach a child how to lie. Therefore, they knew that moral development among the children of America would be key to sustaining and growing a strong and prosperous nation.”

From the Narrative on Education: “…Here is the reality of the time: If you were to stand up in a public gathering and say that the teaching of the ten commandments – or any of the proverbs – amounted to the civil authority advocating or imposing a religious belief on the people, you would have been thought to be ignorant and a fool.”

From the Narrative on Law: “ Abraham Lincoln is actually credited with putting the United States on a firm footing with what is referred to as “the Gettysburg Legacy”. On that battlefield – with the nation deeply divided and in the midst of a civil war, he spoke the words: “—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”

From the Narrative on Liberty:“… Liberty is the ability to “act” openly ….. to speak out against injustice – to protest a perceived wrong – to stand in opposition to – or – support of a public policy without fear of prosecution or persecution from the government (especially if the other side wins)”.

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ENHANCEMENTS for the elementary school classroom as well as Church and Sunday school

Talking Points that:

• teach the difference between “faith” and “religion” and emphasizes the principles followed by our forefathers and founding fathers.
• place an emphasis on moral development as being that guide within that will determine how they relate to others and the importance of doing the right things the right way for the right reason.
• create an awareness of comparative governments and the unique liberties that our students enjoy as Americans that are not common among other peoples in the world.
• focus on what it means to be an educated person and how that will benefit their lives (beyond getting a job).
• highlights the necessity to respect and protect our liberties in the future

And then bridge to the “Pillars of Freedom”:

• Freedom of Religion
• Freedom of Assembly
• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of the Press