In this episode of America’s Founding Series on The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano uncovers the remarkable story of Gouverneur Morris—the forgotten Founding Father who authored the iconic phrase “We the People.” While history often overlooks his brilliance, Morris was the penman of the Constitution, a fierce defender of national unity, and one of the few delegates to boldly speak out against slavery. Discover why his powerful words, moral clarity, and lasting legacy demand renewed attention in today’s debates over America’s founding principles.

 

Episode Highlights:

• The story of how Gouverneur Morris shaped the Constitution and coined “We the People.”
• How Morris’s family division during the Revolution mirrored the larger colonial conflict.
• His bold denunciation of slavery during the Constitutional Convention and why modern education ignores him.

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Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction to America's Founding Series
• 00:26 The Legacy of Gouverneur Morris
• 02:41 Morris's Early Life and Political Awakening
• 07:28 The Constitutional Convention and Morris's Role
• 11:30 Morris's Stance on Slavery and Its Implications
• 14:16 Remembering Gouverneur Morris and His Impact

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