Young Patriots: And the Crisis that Built the Constitution
Charles Cerami talked about his book Young Patriots: The Remarkable Story of Madison, Hamilton, and the Crisis that Built the Constitution,… read more
Charles Cerami talked about his book Young Patriots: The Remarkable Story of Madison, Hamilton, and the Crisis that Built the Constitution, published by Sourcebooks. He examined the roles of both James Madison and Alexander Hamilton in the making of the Constitution. Mr. Cerami explained that it was the maneuvering and strategizing of the younger men to get the right colonial delegates to agree on particular ideas that produced one of the most powerful political documents ever written. Following his presentation, Mr. Cerami responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. close
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