Creating a Nation Series: In the tumultuous period of American history following the Revolution, the young Country was becoming a Nation. This distinguished speaker series encourages a deeper understanding of our origins and identity.
Best-selling author and president of the National Constitution Center Jeffrey Rosen explores the clashing visions of Hamilton and Jefferson about how to balance liberty and power, a debate that continues to define and divide our country: Jefferson championed states’ rights and individual liberties, while Hamilton pushed for a strong Federal government and centralized finance system. This ongoing debate has shaped all the pivotal moments in American history – and now more than ever, the clash between Hamiltonian and Jeffersonian ideals resonates in our most urgent national debates over issues such as immigration, abortion, and presidential immunity.
Generously supported by Mr. & Mrs. Jack & Goldie Wolfe Miller, founders of the Jack Miller Center
