Thomas Jefferson
Madison and Jefferson on Infrastructure and Debt
Supporters of the monster state want you to believe that itโs never enough. Spending, taxing, debt – and the like. President Madison and President Jefferson both saw things much differently – two examples on infrastructure and debt we never see today. Path...
Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase
We’ve all heard the story about Thomas Jefferson going forward with the Louisiana Purchase even though he thought it was a violation of the Constitution. But thereโs much more history to it, and that includes a proposed amendment, James Madison, Albert Gallatin,...
Nullification Wasn’t Invented by Thomas Jefferson
While some people may believe that Thomas Jefferson invented the doctrine of nullification – because he called it the โrightful remedyโ for acts outside the Constitution – he was merely reiterating long-held views on the limits of government power, and...
Founding Four: First Inaugurals from Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison
How did the Founders treat an inaugural address? We can get a pretty good idea from their own words: Adherence to the Constitution, peace, principles – and more. An overview of the first addresses of 4 leading founders – who were also the first four...