ARMY Version of CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OG HONOROn February 12 at a White House ceremony the president award Army Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha the Congressional Medal of Honor, our nation's highest military honor.

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty...

Read the full citation here.

RELATED STORIES

• FactChecking Obama’s SOTU (FactCheck.org)

• Fact check on Obama's State of the Union address (FNC)

VIDEO

Lauren Simonetti  of Fox Bisiness Network provides some places to look for yours.  So,  not only does  our government spend more than it taks in, it can't even keep track of the money they have take from us—but Obama and the Dems always want more.

Do you have money that is owed to you and your family? Visit Unclaimedmoney.org

Some readers may be wondering why this publication regularly focuses on history, especially American History.  Beginning today we will present the  nine-part American Heritage series “Why History Matters,.” \presented by David Barton, founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage, which we believe answers this question  fully and directly.  We hope you will find the series valuable and educational. This video is approximately 10-minutes long., as are the others in the series.

Look for part II tomorrow after 12:00PM

Click here for more on the “Paul Harvey commercial (The Ram brand declares 2013 the Year of the Farmer).

As you will see in this video the wrong word could potentially change your life forever.

The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights is made up of ten separate amendments, dealing with issues ranging from free speech and unjust searches to religious liberty and cruel and unusual punishment.  Read more.

RELATED STORY

• Queen of diamonds: Together for the first time, the royal gems all cut from one legendary stone (UK Daily Mail)

If the queen  can’t mind her manners at the grown up’s table,  maybe she should be moved back to the “kid’s table." (a.k.a. cards table).

She’s obviously no Jacquelyn Kennedy or Laura Bush.

President Obama was sworn into office on Sunday just before noon, officially beginning another four-year term. “I did it,” Obama said to the first lady, new bangs and all and his two daughters Sasha and Malia.  Meet America'f first five presidents

America’s 44^th president is now a lame-duck president.

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

―  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

OPENING LYRICS to this song:

One man come in the name of love
One man come and go
One man come here to justify
One man to overthrow
In the name of love!
One man in the name of love
In the name of love!... Full lyrics here

Tuesday, January 21 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, now known as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

Here is U2 performing “In The Name Of Love,” A tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. from the group's album " “The Unforgettable Fire.”

More from John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute.

In the Fall of 2004, the City of Franklin received this so-called “Long-Term Vision for the City of Franklin” produced by MSA Professional Services, Inc.

We strongly recommend you read this report before the February 19, 2013 primary election and use your vote to grade the City’s progress for Aldermen seeking reelection—that goes for candidates’ seeking election, as-well

, whether they were in office or not in 2004—that is irrelevant.  All of our representatives should be intimately familiar with the City’s vision—shouldn’t they?   In our humble opinion,  this goes for candidates’ seeking election, as-well, or they should be prepared to present their own  vision and  what—in the way of City resources it would take to—accomplish their vision.

If you don’t know your polling location, check the City’s website or contact the  City Clerk’s office at 425-7500.

This “Talking Points”  commentary “by  Bill O’Reilly aired last night, January 18, and, in our opinion, rings true in many respects; foremost—elections have consequences .

• U.S. Government's Fiscal Years 2012 and 2011 Consolidated Financial Statements (GAO-13-271R, Jan 17, 2013)

Resource: "When governments fear the people, there is liberty..."

“It behooves you, therefore, to think and act for yourself and your people. The great principles of right and wrong are legible to every reader; to pursue them requires not the aid of many counselors. The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest. Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.”— Thomas Jefferson:  A Summary View of the Rights of British America

What are Your Neighbor’s Reading?

Here are  the three most popular stories onFIJ this week to-date.  Here is what your neighbors are reading.

1. City Adds Confusion to Sewer Tax Issue
2. Franklin School Board sets the bar for Dysfunctional Government
3. Georgetown Law Professor Elaborates on his ‘Downright Evil’ Constitution Claim

Thank you for reading.

Obama Clearly Out of Touch With Americans on Gun Control and the Second Amendment

RELATED STORIES

• Texas congressman, Reagan AG warn of impeachment if Obama Moves on Guns (FNC)
•  
• Gun Sales Surge with New Restrictions Expected out of D.C. (FNC video report)

Here are show times at Franklin’s Marcus Showtime Cinema. 

SUPPORT FRANKLIN BUSINESSES

RELATED MATERIAL

• Emancipation Proclamation -- Hear and Read the Full Text –Abraham Lincoln