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The Founders and the Constitution, Part 10: Gouverneur Morris 0
- May 26, 2023
Morris, who put the final finish on the Constitution, was a fierce opponent of slavery.
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Understanding the Constitution: the force of the Preamble 0
- August 23, 2021
The term “the people” was not, as sometimes claimed, limited to wealthy white males.
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Understanding the Constitution: the style of the preamble 0
- August 15, 2021
Gouverneur Morris had been educated in Greek and Latin poetry, but in composing the preamble he wisely adopted meter appropriate to English. He heightened the effect with alliteration and near rhymes.
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