215: James Madison & the 4 Letters

June 14, 2022 00:06:58
215: James Madison & the 4 Letters
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215: James Madison & the 4 Letters

Jun 14 2022 | 00:06:58

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

It’s 1789 and the beginning of bureaucracy in the United States. James Madison is writing letters to smooth the path of George Washington’s disorganized congress. The way it all went down is hilarious. Not one of the 4 letters BUT this one was written by James Madison to George Washington on Dec. of 1789. He […]

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