Constitutional Conversations: George Washington’s Constitutionalism

George Washington’s Constitutionalism, by Professor William B. Allen. In this video, renowned scholar W. B. Allen, Emeritus Professor of Political Philosophy at Michigan State University, discusses the many facets of George Washington’s Constitutionalism. Professor Allen highlights how the American Revolution shaped Washington’s constitutional vision and how that vision was fulfilled through the Constitutional Convention and the ratification process. By examining Washington’s relationships with his colleagues, with his slaves, and with his beloved Mount Vernon, Professor Allen draws our attention to the unique and immeasurable contributions made by George Washington to our constitutional heritage.