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Federalist Papers

Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison

The Federalist Papers, formally titled The Federalist, comprise a compelling collection of 85 articles that champion the ratification of the United States Constitution. Written during a pivotal moment in American history, 77 of these essays were initially published in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet from October 1787 to August 1788. In 1788, J. and A. M’Lean brought together these essays into a single volume known as The Federalist. Serving as a vital resource for interpreting the Constitution, these writings reveal the authors philosophical underpinnings and motivations behind the proposed government structure. As historian Richard Morris aptly noted, they stand as an incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a political science classic unmatched in both scope and insight by any subsequent American writer.

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  • October 3 · 38 min

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