Alexander Hamilton and the Federalist Republic

Our resident historian John Foster explains how Alexander Hamilton (and his Federalist Papers co-authors) influenced modern America and why the Federalist Papers are still pertinent to present American governance.

[mcfontaine]

These lectures are always so engaging.

[kevindecoteau]

A wonderful book and very informative.

[williamcrawford]

I actually agree with John Quincy Adams who said that Hamilton's proposed constitution was in many ways superior to the one adopted. The Supreme Court, for all its faults, might be the least partisan and corrupt of the three branches of government. Imagine if the President and the Senate were the same as the Supreme Court in terms of holding office "on good behavior." A life term just makes more sense since a person will value what he possess for life more than a rental for a term of years.

[taylorjanedoyle]

I thought the Federalist Papers had 85 essays, Hamilton 51, Jay 5, and Madison 29?

[curtiswalker]

WOW, seems he is as good a historian as he is a comedian . He gets his facts right as his punch lines .
Not trying to be mean, but now i understand why graduates from universities these days have very little respect for or knowledge of true history .

[kevindecoteau]

Was Hamilton's 6 hour speech really misguided? It moved things forward didn't it?

[charleskeefer]

The Brazil cemented king of grave September and was for not in public for drunken man toe male .

[EquipteHarry]

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