episode five | William J. Federer

Bill is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage. I encountered Federer’s work years ago, and was astonished. The SAME EXACT story my dad always told me (who was a stoner, so I took some of his stories lightly) is true, and happens to involve a distant relative. Tune in to hear this exciting, TRUE history of Thanksgiving. Bill's AMERICAN MINUTE radio feature is broadcast daily across America and by the Internet. His Faith in History television airs on the TCT Network on stations across America and via DirectTV. TELEVISION: A former U.S. Congressional Candidate, Bill has appeared on: CSPAN, FOX, Hannity, O'Reilly Factor, NPR, NewsMax, OAN, Real America's Voice, Jack Hibbs, Charlie Kirk, Dr. Gina PrimeTime, Victory Channel Flash Point with Gene Bailey, Bill O'Reilly's Shock and Awe, Kirk Cameron, MSNBC, CBN, TBN, INSP, TCT, National Association of Scholars (American Innovation Webinar Series: George Washington Carver); The Eric Metaxas Show, Prager U, Todd Starnes "Starnes Country-FOX Nation, 700 Club, Coral Ridge Hour, The Chris Salcedo Show, Real America with Dan Ball, AT&T Cable, Charter Cable, Danny Fontana Show, iLife TV, (…) AWARDS: Bill gained national recognition for lecturing and writing, receiving an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from American Christian College in 2004; and an Honorary Doctorate of Global Leadership from Midwest University in 2013; George Washington Honor Medal by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Broward County Chapter; Bott Radio Network Great American Award, honored by the American Legion Defense of Veterans Memorials Project, Rees Lloyd, Director; Eagle Award from Phyllis Schlafly, Eagle Forum, Delegate Republican National Convention, 2000. Fifth of eleven children, he grew up in St, Louis, Missouri, graduated from St. Louis University High School, 1976; studied at the University of Dallas, 1976-1978; Rome, Italy, 1978; graduated with a degree in Business from St. Louis University, 1980; married his wife Susie, May 2, 1981, worked in real estate, oil & gas, and religious organizations. In addition to serving on numerous advisory boards, Bill is an original signer of the Manhattan Declaration. BOOKS: Bill's first book "America's God and Country Encyclopedia of Quotations" has sold over a half-million copies. His works, which have been quoted by authors, politicians, leaders, journalists, teachers, students and in court cases, include: AMERICA'S GOD AND COUNTRY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF QUOTATIONS AMERICAN MINUTE-Events of American Significance Remembered on the Date They Occurred AMERICAN QUOTATIONS CDROM BACKFIRED-A nation born for religious tolerance no longer tolerates religion BELIEVE -A Devotional of Inspiring Scriptures and Quotations THE STRENGTH AND GENIUS OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON CHANGE TO CHAINS-The 6000 year quest for control- Volume 1: Rise of the Republic ENDANGERED SPEECHES-How the ACLU, IRS & LBJ Threaten Extinction of Free Speech GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER-His Life & Faith In His Own Words ISLAMIC CONQUEST-PAST & PRESENT-A captivating 5-part DVD series on Political Islam's 1400 year War with the West LIBRARY OF CLASSICS CDROM PRAYERS & PRESIDENTS-Inspiring Faith from Leaders of the Past SAINT PATRICK-The Real Story of His Amazing Life from Tragedy to Triumph SILENCE EQUALS CONSENT - the sin of omission SOCIALISM: THE REAL HISTORY FROM PLATO TO THE PRESENT THE FAITH OF FDR –From Franklin D. Roosevelt's Public Papers 1933-1945 THE INTERESTING HISTORY OF INCOME TAX THE ORIGINAL 13-A Documentary History of Religion in America's First Thirteen States THE STRENGTH AND GENIUS OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS & their Influence on American Law THE TREACHEROUS WORLD of the 16th Century & How the Pilgrims Escaped it THERE REALLY IS A SANTA CLAUS-History of Saint Nicholas & Christmas Holiday Traditions