CSPAN2 Book Discussion On Madisons Hand February 7, 2016
It to reconstitute itself. Thats irresistible. It has James Madisons face on it. The idea that in the summer of 1787 they knew they were writing the constitution they had no idea about that. Not let the convention thinking the constitution might not get to congress nevermind being ratified. So only over time slowly does it become apparent what they did that summer was enormously important. Madison gradually begins to realize he participated in something really important. Not only that but he has these complete notes. One thing i think we often dont realize is that the day they are celebrating ...
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