Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and other prominent American Founding Fathers were pivotal in Shaping the United States during the late 18th century. Hamilton, an influential Statesman, Madison, the "Father of the Constitution," and Jay, the nation's first Chief Justice, collaborated amidst revolutionary fervor and a fragile new republic. The Federalist Papers, published serially from 1787 to 1788 in New York newspapers, advocated for the Ratification of the U.S. Constitution (1788) during a Time of intense debate over federal Power. Initially divisive, the essays gradually garnered respect, solidifying their authors as visionary architects of American governance. Over time, these writings have profoundly impacted Constitutional Law, Political Theory, and inspired democratic movements worldwide, resonating across cultures and disciplines.
Guiding Question
How can a society balance individual freedom with collective security?