Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich and Speaker Newt Gingrich

Gen. Colin Powell personified dignity and friendliness. These personal traits served him well throughout his life. Gen. Powell will be missed by his family, friends, and fellow countrymen. He is one of those rare figures who is a genuine role model for future generations.

This Columbus Day, we hope you will remember the courage of Christopher Columbus in 1492. If we do not preserve and learn from our history, we will fail to understand who we are as Americans.

Studying George Washington and his life will help Americans young and old gain a more complete understanding of the principles and ideals on which our nation was founded – and a deeper appreciation for why we celebrate Constitution Day.

On this 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we honor the American spirit and remember and pray for all those who lost their lives on that fateful day.

As Americans gather today to relax and enjoy Labor Day with their family and friends, it is a good time to reflect on what this traditional holiday means to working Americans in the 21st century.

As we commemorate the 58th anniversary of Reverend King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, we must work to ensure the American dream is preserved for future generations.

This August marks the 175th anniversary of the Smithsonian Institution – one of the greatest gifts America has ever received. James Smithson’s donation has enabled generations of Americans to discover and learn about what makes our country exceptional.