The Founders and the Constitution: George Washington
Historian Forrest McDonald itemized some of George Washingtonโs constitutional contributions inย American National Biography Online: โHis role in working out the details of the Constitution was minimal, but Washington was important to the success of the convention...
The Founders and the Constitution: Alexander Hamilton
Itโs easy, if not entirely fair, to explain Alexander Hamiltonโs relentless search for fame and power as the outcome of a life begun under very unfavorable conditions. He was born on Jan. 11, 1757, an illegitimate child on the Caribbean island ofย Nevis, then a...
9 Mostly-Ignored Facts About Independence Day
If you want some fun historical facts about Independence Day, here are a few: 1. Though the Declaration of Independence was adopted (after much adjustment to the verbiage) on July 4th, 1776, the Richard Henry Lee Resolution that called for all political ties with...