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Executive Privilege and the Founders (Part II)

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Executive Privilege under the Washington, Adams and Jefferson administrations (1789-1809) The term “executive privilege” is not explicitly mentioned in the…

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Executive Privilege: Introduction (Part I)

May 19, 2019 admin Leave a comment

An Introduction to the Doctrine of Executive Privilege The doctrine of executive privilege is not mentioned in the Constitution. Nevertheless,…

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Notre-Dame and America’s Founding Generation: Part 1

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Notre-Dame Cathedral and America’s Founding Generation: Part 1. Paris was the center of the Western World during the 18th Century.…

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The Emoluments Clause: Part 2

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THE EMOLUMENTS CLAUSE – What did the Founders Intend? Part II: Historical Context of Symbolic Gifts Received by Washington Part…

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The Emoluments Clause: Part 1

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THE EMOLUMENTS CLAUSE – What did the Founders Intend? Part 1 – Examples of the treatment of diplomatic gifts by…

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NSU exhibit part II: Patriot printer Isaiah Thomas (by David Wells Roth)

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Hamilton Exhibit: Part I

March 18, 2019 admin Leave a comment

Original cast signed poster. The land grant on the wall is signed by Ben Franklin. The books below include the…

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Hamilton’s Legal Legacy PowerPoint, NSU, Alvin Sherman Library, 3/17/19

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Update and reminder about NSU Hamilton exhibit this Sunday

March 15, 2019 admin Leave a comment

This post provides a quick and behind the scenes update on the installation of the pending Hamilton exhibit at NSU.…

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Happy Presidents Day

February 17, 2019 admin Leave a comment

Presidents Day officially became a holiday in 1885 to celebrate George Washington’s birthday. In 1971 it was moved from February…

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