Patriot Echoes – Exploring 250 years of patriot truth.
- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
Topic: Federalism
Quotes
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“The equal representation of the Senate guards the sovereignty of the small States. ”
Alexander Hamilton , Federalist No. 62 · View -
“Each state must retain its equal voice in Congress, regardless of size. ”
David Brearley , Constitutional Convention (inferred) · View -
“The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the Federal Government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State Governments are numerous and indefinite. ”
James Madison , Madison, James. Federalist No. 45, 26 Jan 1788. · View -
“We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists. ”
Thomas Jefferson , First Inaugural Address · View