A professional historian by training and a retired Navy captain, Dr. Armour enjoys sharing his far-ranging knowledge of patriotic lore with audiences young and old. As a patriotic speaker, he relies on compelling stories that capture the essence of America's greatness. With his rich knowledge of America yesterday and today, he gladly customizes special presentations for patriotic events. Here are some of his most common patriotic themes.
A Nation Uniquely Born
What sets America apart as a lighthouse of freedom
In the entire history of mankind, the United States is the only nation ever founded on an
idea. And a revolutionary idea, at that. Namely, that power should always be held accountable
to principle, so that even the mightiest person is subject to law. And second, that every
person should be equal before the law. It is these two ideals, clothed in the language of the
Constitution and upheld by the sanctity of our courts, that have made America a beacon for
liberty around the world.
What’s Right with America
Celebrating a greatness we easily forget
In far too many circles it’s “in vogue” to emphasize America’s shortfalls and navel-gaze
at her problems. Often lost in the rhetoric is the counterbalancing truth of thousands of little
realities - and many not so little - that speak of America’s continuing greatness. She is still
the most generous nation on earth. She still has the greatest spirit of volunteerism in the
world. She still creates more opportunities for people to “start afresh” than anywhere else on
the planet. This presentation chronicles these and other uncelebrated venues of American
greatness.
America
The spiritual roots of our heritage
Because of secular influence on education and culture, the story of the American Revolution is often told today with no mention of its spiritual and religious underpinnings. Yet, most of the nation's founders were quite devout, and they discussed their spiritual convictions openly in political discourse. In deliberating the principles of the Constitution, indeed, the framers quoted the Bible and appealed to its principles far more often than they drew on any other literary source. By drawing on
extensive examples like this from early American history, Dr. Armour helps audiences gain fresh appreciation for the direct contribution of religious faith and spirituality to core principles of American democracy.
Only in America
One man’s journey through the land of opportunity
 Growing up on the edge of poverty, the son of a high-school dropout, Dr. Armour went on to
become a college president and a Navy commander before he was 40 years old. Along the
way he discovered the true meaning of the phrase “America, the Land of Opportunity.”
Drawing on what he learned, he uses this presentation to deliver an inspirational challenge
to young and old alike.
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