by Dave Benner | Dec 6, 2018 | Audio/Video, Dave Benner: In a Nutshell, Thomas Jefferson
In his first inaugural address, Thomas Jefferson articulated a vision of “peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.” But how did he think this would be best accomplished? In this video, I explain the Sage of Monticello’s... 
by Dave Benner | Dec 5, 2018 | Founding Fathers, History
Today in 1735, Hugh Williamson, a remarkable founding-era figure from North Carolina, was born. His name is never mentioned alongside the famous names of his day, but his life was no less impactful. Hugh prophetically warned in 1774, before almost anyone else, that a... 
by Dave Benner | Dec 3, 2018 | Elections, Electoral College, History, Thomas Jefferson
Today in 1800, electors in the states cast ballots that resulted in an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr in the United States presidential election. The contest was the product of a bitter campaign season, the first contested presidential election...
