James Madison’s Appeal
Can liberty be preserved across a continent? In 1787, the historical record said “no.” The Roman and contemporary Russian, Chinese, and Ottoman Empires were glaring examples. Not everyone was buying… Read more »
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An Appeal to Union
When various objections to the draft Constitution arose in the fall of 1787, James Madison asked his fellow citizens to shun despair. The future was bright if Americans did not… Read more »