The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles or essays advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven of the essays were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788. A compilation of these and eight others, called The Federalist; or, The New Constitution, was published in two volumes in 1788 by J. and A. McLean. The series’ correct title is The Federalist; the title The Federalist Papers did not emerge until the twentieth century.
The Federalist remains a primary source for interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, as the essays outline a lucid and compelling version of the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government. The authors of The Federalist wanted both to influence the vote in favor of ratification and to shape future interpretations of the Constitution. Thomas Jefferson called the Federalist Papers the best commentary ever written about the principles of government.
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thanks for putting this together, Bill! i’ve been watching for someone to pick up the project. But what about some inter-linear Anti’s?
THANK YOU!
Please keep me up to date with the Federalist Papers essays. And thank you very much..
outstanding.
great
Thanks.. I look forward to reading it.
Thank You Very Much!
Fabulous idea, thanks!
So cool!!! thanks for your work and for sharing
Thank you Bill!