The American TFP

True Valor is Priceless

by Norman Fulkerson October 18, 2018December 29, 2008

When Michael Monsoor jumped on a grenade to save the lives of three Navy Seals in September of 2006, the nation was left speechless. The Medal of Honor was presented to his grieving parents, during a White House reception, as a mournful audience looked on. There was a man in the room … Read more

The Year in Review

by The American TFP January 18, 2017December 26, 2008

With the year 2008 giving us its last breath, it is interesting to look back and see what we have accomplished. Some 360 days ago, we wondered what 2008 was to bring. We saw the election of a new president, landmark achievements for the pro-marriage movements in the United States, and an … Read more

Joyful Expectation for Christmas

by Peter Miller December 19, 2016December 24, 2008

While the tune “God Rest ye Merry Gentlemen” was accompanied by The Holy Choir of Angles band, nearly 200 visitors tasted delectable snacks, drank hot cider and conversed freely with one another. Such was the atmosphere at the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) open house in … Read more

2008 Christmas Message of the American TFP

by The American TFP December 21, 2017December 23, 2008

On the glorious feast of Christmas, we pray most ardently that you and your family will receive abundant graces of Catholic fidelity and courage to face the difficult days ahead. The marvelous graces from the first Christmas night in Bethlehem shine through the ages, sustaining us even today in the arduous fight … Read more

Mourning the Death of Paul M. Weyrich

by The American TFP October 27, 2021December 19, 2008

It is with great sadness that the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) received the news of the death of Paul Weyrich, outstanding leader and mentor of the conservative movement. His efforts were of paramount importance in uniting conservatives for many decades. He moved moral issues into … Read more

Cardinal Denounces “Homosexual Ideology”

by Luiz Sérgio Solimeo December 19, 2016December 18, 2008

In a book recently published in Italy, Sheep and Shepherds, the archbishop emeritus of Bologna, Giacomo Cardinal Biffi, denounces the “homosexual ideology.” In a scholarly but clear and accessible chapter on chastity, the Cardinal points out that, while keeping the respect due to persons, one must have a “necessary repudiation of any … Read more

Col. John Ripley Recounts the Destruction of the Dong Ha Bridge – Part 2

by TFP.org March 21, 2026December 16, 2008

Col. John Ripley, USMC, recounts his heroic feat destroying the Dong Ha bridge in Vietnam.

Col. John Ripley Recounts the Destruction of the Dong Ha Bridge – Part 1

by TFP.org March 21, 2026December 16, 2008

Col. John Ripley, USMC, recounts his heroic feat destroying the Dong Ha bridge in Vietnam.

Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira: Wisdom and Discernment in the Fight

by Michael Whitcraft March 28, 2026December 5, 2008

Writing about Professor Corrêa de Oliveira is not easy. He led such a rich and multifaceted life that an author easily becomes overwhelmed, as would a marine biologist asked to write an article about the ocean. Where would he start? What would he cover? How detailed would he be?On the other hand, … Read more

A First Milestone in the Rise of the Counter-Revolution

by Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira February 11, 2026December 5, 2008

Last February 11 marked the 150th anniversary of the first apparition of Our Lady in Lourdes. In light of this anniversary year, we are publishing the following article that was originally written on the centennial of the apparitions in 1958. Everyone knows the basic story. It began in 1854 when the great … Read more