Frontier History

Frontier History

Frontier History is a monthly series that highlights the compelling stories of Montana’s historical trail blazers that bucked the notion that the government is the solution to all of our problems and sought out ways to improve Montana without relying on the government’s favor or their purse. Opinions expressed by guest authors do not necessarily represent the positions of the Frontier Institute.

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Let’s Make Montana Look Like Ireland

Let’s Make Montana Look Like Ireland

"Though fewer people today live in the Republic of Ireland than did almost two centuries ago, they’re busy teaching the world an important lesson: economic freedom works!"

By Lawrence Reed

Montana’s Greatest Hollywood Actor

Montana’s Greatest Hollywood Actor

"We remember Gary Cooper not because he was a run-of-the-mill actor but because he was uncommonly good—just like the heroes he played and the hero he was."

By Lawrence Reed

A President Visits Montana

A President Visits Montana

"In 1923, the people of Butte appreciated a President who didn’t try to buy votes with other people’s money, who cut government spending and balanced the budget."

By Lawrence Reed