When John C. Calhoun Sided With “Yankees” on the Constitution
At a time when partisans on either side of a debate want to sidestep the Constitution for temporary gain, it’s worth reflecting on times when constitutional fidelity was taken seriously. One of the more fascinating and less known incidents was in 1835, when the...
Today in History: Florida Territory Established by Congress
Today in history, on March 30, 1822, the territory of Florida was officially established by Congress. The region was extracted through a diplomatic arrangement with Spain wherein the United States purchased Spanish Florida for $5 million. The episode that led to the...
Today in History: Pres. Andrew Jackson Ratchets Up the Nullification Crisis
Today in history, on Jan. 13, 1833, Andrew Jackson wrote a scathing letter to Martin Van Buren that explained his indignation toward South Carolina for nullifying the recent federal Tariff of 1832. The 1832 act followed its 1828 predecessor, which many called the...