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title: Master & Apprentice
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# The Master & The Apprentice

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## *What is meant by moral courage and is it important?*

 

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##### View Part 2:

## *What does it mean to be an American?*

##### Part 3:

## *Is Western Civilization a concept worth defending?*

## The PHC Impact

Get to know one of the faces of PHC that is making a big impact in our culture for Christ and for Liberty.

Christopher Baldacci graduated with Highest Honors from PHC with a degree in Government in May 2019. You can hear his opening arguments in a political debate between Cato Institute and Heritage Foundation on [Libertarianism v. Conservatism](https://www.phc.edu/news/chris-baldacci-debate?hsLang=en).

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## The PHC Story: *Preserving America for Future Generations*

At Patrick Henry College, we share your concern for the future of our nation. It is our mission to prepare Christian men and women who will lead our nation and shape our culture, preserving the ideals of its founding, not only for our children and grandchildren, but for the world as well.  [Read "Preserving America for Future Generations."](https://fliphtml5.com/cpesn/pzho)

 

 

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