Benjamin Franklin Speech Exposes the Inherent Danger of Power and Money
On June 2, 1787, Benjamin Franklin delivered a speech at the Philadelphia Convention opposing a provision in the proposed Constitution to pay the president a salary. The speech reveals some important aspects of human nature that we should keep in mind today. Franklin...
A Real Presidential Speech: Jefferson’s First Inaugural
If you’re like me – and absolutely couldn’t stomach the imperial speech from Joe Biden earlier this week – I’ve got a refreshing change of pace for you. Today in history – on March 4, 1801 – President Thomas Jefferson gave his...
Understanding the Constitution: The 25th amendment Process for Removing a President
Congress proposed the Constitution’s 25th Amendment in 1965, and state legislatures finished ratifying it in 1967. Because of widespread doubts about President Joe Biden’s mental condition, the amendment has gained attention as a potential vehicle for transferring his...