Cycles of Change

Benjamin Franklin's famous quote, "A republic, if you can keep it," serves as a reminder of the ongoing responsibility citizens bear to preserve and maintain republican government. Whether the United States has successfully "kept" the republic [...]

Benjamin Franklin, one of the most influential American founders, offered profound insights about the nature of republican government. Among his most famous and enduring quotes is the simple yet powerful statement: "A republic, if you can keep it." [...]