Understanding the Constitution: the 14th Amendment: Part I
- November 15, 2021
Morris, who put the final finish on the Constitution, was a fierce opponent of slavery.
READ MOREAlthough the men profiled in this series often disagreed with each other, each played a part of which Americans can be proud.
READ MOREBefore criticizing the Founders, w]e must understand the choice they faced: (1) tolerating a vile institution that was (then) dying anyway or (2) consigning the American continent to perpetual warfare at a cost of millions of lives and incalculable misery.
READ MOREAn earlier version of this article first appeared in Townhall.com. When we celebrate leading American founders such as George Washington and James Madison, we sometimes overlook their talented colleagues. One of these was Ebenezer Hazard. As postmaster general under the Articles of Confederation, he helped bind the country together. As a historical editor, he preserved precious
READ MOREThe meaning of some of the Constitution’s 18th century terminology was lost during the 19th century, leading to widespread misunderstanding.
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