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Back to EpisodesBeyond the Founders: How Ordinary Americans Built a Government
Season 2
Episode 11
Published 1 year, 3 months ago
Description
In this episode, host Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey interviews historian Dr. Peter Kastor about how America's founding generation transformed constitutional ideals into functioning government institutions. Learn about the challenges faced by early federal leaders, the overlooked contributions of thousands of ordinary civil servants, and how this formative period established enduring traditions of public service and constitutional governance.