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“Until war is Constitutionally declared, the nation and all its members must observe and preserve peace.” That was John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States. But today, few people even understand what this means – or how Founders like Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison put it into practice. In this episode, we’re shattering three of the biggest modern myths about war powers and the Constitution. What did the Founders actually say? How did they act when faced with war? The answers might surprise you.

Path to Liberty: February 7, 2025

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War Powers: The True History of George Washington and the Indian Tribes

War Powers: The True History of John Adams and the Quasi-War with France

War Powers: The True History of Thomas Jefferson and the Barbary Pirates

War Powers: The True History of James Madison, the Constitution and the War of 1812

MORE REFERENCE LINKS

John Adams – Letter to John Marshall (4 Sept 1800)

Henry Knox – Letter to George Washington (9 Oct 1792)

George Washington – Fifth Annual Message to Congress (3 Dec 1793)

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