A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution

Carol Berkin discussed her book A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution, published by Harcourt. The book relates the story of… read more

Carol Berkin discussed her book A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution, published by Harcourt. The book relates the story of the summer of 1787, when a group of men came together in Philadelphia to create a more stable government. In it, Ms. Berkin recreates the personalities, arguments, and compromises that marked America’s transition from the Articles of Confederation to the document that is the foundation for our present form of government. A following her remarks, Ms. Berkin responded to questions from members of the audience. close

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A Brilliant Solution: Inventing the American Constitution

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Category:
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Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
First Aired:
Dec 14, 2002 | 11:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jun 12, 2005 | 7:45pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Dec 14, 2002 | 11:01pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 15, 2002 | 8:00pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 22, 2002 | 7:30am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • May 26, 2003 | 10:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 27, 2003 | 6:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 04, 2003 | 10:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 05, 2003 | 6:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 07, 2003 | 10:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 16, 2005 | 11:28pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 17, 2005 | 3:26am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 17, 2005 | 8:28am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 19, 2005 | 11:28am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 19, 2005 | 3:26pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 19, 2005 | 8:28pm EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 07, 2005 | 10:47pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 08, 2005 | 2:47am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 08, 2005 | 7:47am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 10, 2005 | 10:46pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 11, 2005 | 2:47am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 11, 2005 | 7:47am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 12, 2005 | 10:47am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 12, 2005 | 2:46pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 12, 2005 | 7:45pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
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