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Alexander Hamilton’s Conjectures About the New Constitution

Posted on July 12, 2009 by kenlefeb

Image via Wikipedia While the Constitution was being considered by the States for ratification, Alexander Hamilton weighed in with his thoughts. Hamilton, of course, was a Statist, through and through. He was less concerned with individual liberties and more interested … Continue reading →

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“I Agree To This Constitution, With All Its Faults”

Posted on June 30, 2009 by kenlefeb

Image via Wikipedia On Monday September 17th, 1787, Benjamin Franklin stood before the Constitutional Convention as it was wrapping up, and gave his support to the proposed Constitution with these words: I confess that I do not entirely approve of … Continue reading →

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