Highlights Hamilton's belief that those who hold the Constitution and our Republic most dear should be governing on a Federal level.

This episode quotes Thomas Paine's Common Sense.  Biographical information on Thomas Paine, his ideals, and the effect on events in the mid to late 1700s.  
"These are the times that try men's souls." 

George Mason and Samuel Adams participated in writings against the Federalist Papers.  They wanted to avoid a monarchy and secure states' rights.  This led to debate and compromise..and the Bill of Rights. 

Federalist Paper 13 warns against PA becoming the next, lost Flanders if the country institutes anything other than a Federal revenue source.  

Letter 12 of the Federalist Papers reviews Hamilton's thoughts on the revenue of our new nation.

This episode proves Publius’ point that a Navy was definitely needed. In the beginning of the 19th century, we defended our coasts from the Gulf of Mexico all the way up the Atlantic to Canada, and we protected our trade during bitter battles along the Barbary Coast. 

Federalist Papers issue 11 is Alexander Hamilton’s argument for one United Navy to accompany the one United Federal Government proposed in the Constitution. 

Madison advises a Federal government as a way to stop factions - by either removing their causes or controlling their effects.  {This is take 2 of a previous (deleted)  episode} 

This is quick look at George Washington, the athlete and dancer.  He was great on the ballroom floor! (Minuet) He loved his kennel full of dogs and respected his loyal slave/companion, Billy Lee, whom he freed in his last will and testament.