From engaging in trysts at the Louvre, to losing a leg in an adultery-driven accident, to vehemently opposing slavery, Gouverneur Morris is arguably one of the most fascinating figures in history. Bronx born, Gouverneur Morris was one of the Founding Fathers, but his personal life is one wild ride. Buckle up. More from Weird History.
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Is racism enshrined in the United States Constitution? How could the same Founding Fathers who endorsed the idea that all men are created equal also endorse the idea that some men are not? The answer provided in this video by, Carol Swain, former professor of political science and law at Vanderbilt University, may surprise you. More from PragerU.
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What does the Second Amendment say? Is gun ownership a right for all Americans? Or just for a small militia? Eugene Volokh, Professor of Law at UCLA, explains what the Founding Fathers intended. More from PragerU.
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Since the beginning of time, it’s a proven fact that the bigger government grows, human freedom and happiness shrinks. In this edition of Prager University, best-selling author Dennis Prager puts it succinctly: “The more government, the more rules. The more rules, the less liberty.” Prager explains that this is not what our Founding Fathers had in mind.
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Hey, kids! Wanna wear something studly and revolutionary? Then ditch the tired Che Guevara duds or the contrived Guy Fawkes masks, and put on something radically different, like a T-shirt emblazoned with images of the Founding Fathers. H/T Chuck Woolery
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When the Founding Fathers gathered to create the framework for the American government, they decided to establish three branches of government, with a president central to the executive branch. Kenneth C. Davis explains why this decision was not necessarily inevitable and what variables were up for debate. H/T TEDEducation
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Imagine how different the Declaration of Independence might be if the Founding Fathers hadn’t signed with quill on velum but instead used a few of the sillier email signatures commonplace today. Featuring Mark Deklin, Jim O’Heir and Thomas Ian Nicholas. H/T CollegeHumor
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