America's Founding Fathers

America's Founding Fathers « Series from 2017

Series from 2017

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Genres: Documentary, Special Interest

In collaboration with Smithsonian, The Great Courses presents a deep dive into the creation of the US Constitution as it actually happened.

Using the Founding Fathers as a lens through which to examine the early political history of the United States, you’ll better understand both the document under which Americans live and the people who brought it into being.

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George Washington's Doubts

Thomas Mifflin's Congress

Robert Morris's Money

Benjamin Franklin's Leather Apron

Thomas Jefferson's Books

Daniel Shays's Misbehavior

Alexander Hamilton's Republic

James Madison's Conference

Patrick Henry's Religion

James Madison's Vices

Edmund Randolph's Plan

William Paterson's Dissent

Roger Sherman's Compromise

Elbridge Gerry's Committee

James Wilson's Executive

John Rutledge's Committee

Rufus King's Slaves

David Brearley's Postponed Parts

John Dunlap and David Claypoole's Broadside

Alexander Hamilton's Papers

Patrick Henry's Convention

George Washington's Inaugural

Alexander Hamilton's Reports

Thomas Jefferson's Party

Willian Findley's Whiskey