Curated Video
America's First President: Setting Precedents
Did you know that George Washington didn’t want to become the first US President? Despite his reluctance, he set many precedents which remain pillars of the office today.
Weird History
Hardcore Facts About Alexander Hamilton
Before 2015, it was common to hear that Alexander Hamilton was, by far, the most undervalued of all the American Founding Fathers. But with the explosive popularity of the Broadway musical Hamilton, that statement is no longer accurate....
Weird History
What Happened Immediately After The American Revolution
What happened right after the Revolutionary War ended? It's easy to think the United States of America was born immediately after the British surrendered at Yorktown, but in truth it was a long, arduous process to transform the...
Curated Video
The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were written by three of America's Founding Fathers, in an attempt to convince the American people that the Constitution should be ratified.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1653: We the People Lesson 18 Part 3: The Federalists
What do Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay all have in common? Find out on today's podcast.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 1670: American Neutrality; Republican Anger
John Jay negotiates an unpopular treaty, and Washington advises neutrality.
Center For Civic Education
60 Second Civics: Episode 378: The Federalists and the Ratification Debates
Today, three men--Hamilton, Madison, and Jay--publish essays in support of ratification.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Hamilton's America: The Federalist Papers
In this resource from GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America," learn how founding father Alexander Hamilton, along with his compatriots James Madison and John Jay, helped shape a new path for the struggling American republic with their...