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The arts can and do support freedom and the rule of law. Often in subtle ways. Here are some examples.
Music
Patriotic Melodies — Collection from the Library of Congress.
Free Patriotic Music — Can download. Also has ringtones.
Patriotic Music — Collection from many sources.
American Patriotic Music and Songs — Collection from many sources.
Patriot Music — Original music with a freedom theme.
- Music of the English Civil War and American Revolutionary Eras — What our forebears played and danced to.
- A John Playford's Popular Tunes —
The Broadside Band. English 1651-1703
- A English Country Dances from Playford's Dancing Master 1651-1703— The Broadside Band. English 1651-1703
- A English Country Dances —
Douglass. English 1651-1703
- A Popular Tunes in 17th Century England —
The Broadside Band. English 1651-1703
- A Johnny, Cock Thy Beaver: Popular Music-Making in 17th-Century England —
Richard Campbell. English 1651-1703
- A The King's Noyse; Royal Delight: 17th Century Ballads & Dances — David Douglass. English 1651-1703
- A The Queen's Delight: 17th Century English Ballads & Dances — Ellen Hargis / Paul O'Dette / The King's Noyse / David Douglass. English 1651-1703
- A The King's Delight: 17th Century Ballads for Voice & Violin Band — Paul O'Dette / The King's Noyse / David Douglass . English 1651-1703
- A Seaven Teares —
John Dowland, composer. David Douglass. English Elizbethan.
- A Penny Merriments: Street Songs of 17th Century England — City Waites. English Elizbethan.
- A Music of the American Revolution: The Birth of Liberty — Sherrill Milnes. American Revolution.
- A Music of the American Revolution: The Sounds of Ancient Fifes and Drums — Nathan Hale Ancient Fifes and Drums. American Revolution.
- A The Spirit of '76 and Ruffles and Flourishes — Frederick Fennell. American Revolution.
- A World Turned Upside Down — Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drum. American Revolution.
- A Marching Out of Time — Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drum. American Revolution.
Rev Hammer's Freeborn John: The Story Of John Lilburne-The Leader Of The Levellers — Rev Hammer and Band.
Radio and Television
Old Time Radio Show Catalog
— From the 1910s through the 1950s radio programs shaped the
understanding of Americans of liberty issues. See especially the
Historical and Sci Fi sections.
Random Rarities #5—
See particularly the US Steel Hour production of George Orwell's 1984.
Theater Guild on the Air — Another airing of Orwell's 1984.
Space Patrol —
Subtle commentary on political philosophy.
Tom Corbett: Space Cadet —
Subtle commentary on political philosophy.
Swapsale — Offer many old TV programs. See especially
Space Patrol—
This science fiction series contains some subtle commentary on political philosophy.
Tom Corbett: Space Cadet — Another seminal science fiction series.
1950s SF videos —
See especially the Science Fiction Theater series.
OTR.Network Library — Free downloads of old time radio programs from the 1920s through the 1960s.
Digital Deli — Golden Age Radio History and Resources. Free downloads.
Movies and Documentaries
Free Documentaries — Offers many of interest.
Movies Found Online — Gateway to movies on other sites.
Documentary Film Network — Contains many of interest.
April Morning — 1988 depiction of Battle of Lexington and Concord, with Tommy Lee Jones.
Thomas Jefferson - A View From the Mountain — Directed by Martin Doblmeier 1995.
John Adams — HBO miniseries 2008.
Benjamin Franklin — Directed by Ellen Hovde, Muffie Meyer 2002.
The Patriot — Mel Gibson production, extended cut.
V for Vendetta — Widescreen Edition (2006).
V for Vendetta Costume—
Great for public demonstrations. But you need to order the wig separately.
Audiobooks
James Madison — Garry Wills readings.
Flags, Bumperstickers, etc.
Gadsden Flag: Don't Tread on Me — Also has links for bumperstickers, caps, t-shirts, mugs, and other displays.
Gadsden Flags — Also has patches, decals, t-shirts, and other displays.
Liberty Stickers — Bumperstickers. Can also make to order.
Painting, Sculpture, and Photography
Stage Performance
1776 — (Restored Director's Cut) (1972). Humorous portrayal of the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Garments
Patriotic Ties — Let your neckwear send a message.
Gifts for Teachers: Ties — Let your neckwear send a message.
Wild Patriotic Ties — Let your neckwear send a message.
ABC Neckties — Let your neckwear send a message.
Computer Art
Video courses
The Teaching Company — Courses on DVD on constitutional and other subjects.
Prime
Reading — First of several lists of recommended books.