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December 2014

Abraham Lincoln: American prophet

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On how Abraham Lincoln dealt with the press and the founders’ legacy.

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Remembering James Wilson

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Returning to the Founders: the debate on the Constitution

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On The Debate on the Constitution: Federalist and Antifederalist Speeches, Articles, and Letters During the Struggle over Ratification, edited by Bernard Bailyn.

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