Articles Containing Tag: Constitution

The Federalist Papers are a combination of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the name “Publius.” The idea behind the papers was to promote the ratification of the Constitution of the United States. Federalist… Read More

The Federalist Papers comprise 85 essays authored by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the name “Publius.” They were written to promote the ratification of the Constitution of the United States. Federalist Papers No. 2 addresses threats from… Read More

The Federalist Papers are a combination of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the name “Publius.” The idea behind the papers was to promote the ratification of the Constitution of the United States. The… Read More

The Federalist Papers are a combination of 85 essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the name “Publius.” The idea behind the papers was to promote the ratification of the Constitution of the United States. Federalist… Read More

“Memoirs are the backstairs of history.” ~ George Meredith January 8, 1790: George Washington Delivers First State of the Union Address America’s Founding Father and first president, George Washington, had a very difficult task ahead of him. Not only was… Read More

The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are the founding documents of the United States. A good deal of work – and debate – went into each, and so the Bill of Rights we know today… Read More

December 15 is Bill of Rights Day – a day to celebrate the rights that every American enjoys, from freedom of speech to the right to a fair trial. The U.S. Bill of Rights is made up of the first… Read More

Constitution Day is here – an occasion for Americans to celebrate and learn about one of the nation’s founding documents. The US Constitution not only outlines how the country’s government works, but also the rights of its citizens. One of… Read More

America celebrates its independence on the Fourth of July. While many think of this as the nation’s birthday, the true anniversary of the United States’ creation is September 17. On this day in 1787, 39 men signed the document that… Read More

Imagine government agents and police searching your home – without your permission or any evidence that you’ve broken the law – and taking whatever they want. As crazy as it may sound to a modern American, it was normal for… Read More

The Founding Fathers and their heroic actions helped form the United States, where freedoms are first and foremost protected. But the men did not establish this nation without the help of women. Women were warriors, nurses, couriers, and seamstresses. Many… Read More

It’s Constitution Week, time to learn about and celebrate the founding documents that made the United States the free country that it is today. The Constitution is a reminder of what early Americans fought for and how to preserve our… Read More