Experience is the oracle of truth; and where its responses are unequivocal, they ought to be conclusive and sacred.

James Madison

Federalist 20

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Learning from the past Political theory Politics

Author

James Madison

Source

Federalist 20 The Federalist Papers

Medium

Essay

Genre

Political literature

Language

English

Time

1787 1780s 18th century

Era

American Revolutionary Period

Occupation

Founding Father American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Original Citation

Hamilton, Alexander and James Madison [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 20: The Same Subject Continued: The Insufficiency of the Present Confederation to Preserve the Union." New York Packet, 11 Dec. 1787.

Current Citation

Hamilton, Alexander and James Madison. "No. 20: Conclusion: such confederations wrong in theory, violent in practice.--Madison (and Hamilton). The Federalist: A Commentary on the Constitution of the United States, edited by Robert Scigliano. The Modern Library, 2001.

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Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.

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Madison, James [published as Publius]. "Federalist No. 10: The Same Subject Continued: The Union as a Safeguard Against Domestic Faction and Insurrection." Daily Advertiser, 22 Nov. 1787.

Current Citation

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A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Bill of Rights

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Bill of Rights Constitution of the United States
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We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty.

Edward R. Murrow

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Edward R. Murrow
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See It Now
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Time
1954 1950s 20th century
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Murrow, Edward R. Tonight See It Now. CBS, 9 Mar. 1954.