Many Americans would be surprised to learn that the word 'democracy' appears nowhere in our Constitution or the Declaration of Independence. Yet we hear repeatedly from our elected officials and our media that America is a democracy. To defend our country, we have to understand what was meant at the inception of America.

The John Birch Society has created a 40-minute presentation that gives an overview to the vital ideas of America. It places our country in the larger context of history, and shows what must be done to avoid slipping back into tyranny. Good for children and adults.

Prt. 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAgAxZgmLhA
Prt. 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnQCDDHPoa4&NR=1
Prt. 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQgcqnm9eRU&NR=1
Prt. 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA2kcsaJ ... ed&search=