Theodore Roosevelt and Morris

Alex and Dennis discuss the very colorful character who, unbeknownst to many, wrote the American Constitution. 

Episode Notes:

Dennis' book "The Constitution's Penman"

https://a.co/d/iKnulei 

The American Constitution https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript

The Federalist Papers https://www.congress.gov/resources/display/content/The+Federalist+Papers

Roosevelt's biography of Morris

bit.ly/3zEEVlU

Gouverneur Morris' speech on the franchise for slaves: 

https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/1787-gouverner-morris-curse-slavery/ 

William Pierce's description of Morris:

https://teachingamericanhistory.org/resource/convention/delegates/morris_g/#:~:text=William%20Pierce%20stated%20that%20%E2%80%9CMr,Morris.%E2%80%9D