Author: Michael

In times of loss, it’s often the love and memories we hold dear that inspire us to create something meaningful, something that continues the legacy of those we cherish. Zachary’s Heart is one such creation, born from the deep love of a family for their son, Private First Class Zachary Bates, and their desire to support Army families in need.
Zachary Bates grew up with a passion for the Army. From playing with GI Joes as a child to running through the backyard in a ghillie suit as a teenager, his love for the military was evident from a young age.

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Reprinted with permission•Mises Wire•Jacob R. Swartz
For nearly two centuries the United States has been an expansionist power. Though it was the War of 1812 when the U.S. solidified its dominion over the Americas, it was at the twilight of the Spanish-American War when the American Empire finally came of age. The first two decades of the 20th century marked America’s transition — for better or worse — into a global superpower.

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