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Pacificus-Helvidius Debates of 1793-1794: Toward the Completiion of the American Founding
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Alexander Hamilton (Author) James Madison (Author)
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"The Pacificus-Helvidius Debates of 1793-1794" matched Hamilton and Madison in the first chapter of an enduring discussion about the proper roles of the executive and legislative branches in the conduct of American foreign policy. Ignited by President Washington's Neutrality Proclamation of 1793, the debate addressed whether Washington had the authority to declare America neutral, despite an early alliance treaty with France. Hamilton argued that Washington's actions were constitutional and that friction between the two branches was an unavoidable, but not harmful, consequence of the separation of powers. Madison countered that Washington's proclamation would introduce "new principles and new constructions" into the Constitution. While the Pacificus-Helvidius debates did not resolve this ongoing constitutional controversy, they did define the grounds upon which this question was to be examined, to this very day.
About the Author
James Neal Madison also is the painter of the lithograph, The Highland Charge at Drummossie Muir, Battle of Culloden, April 16, 1746. Published by Pelican, this vivid, full-color print is in its second edition printing.
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- Contributor: Alexander Hamilton
- Imprint: Liberty Fund Inc
- ISBN13: 9780865976887
- Number of Pages: 121
- Packaged Dimensions: 230x155mm
- Packaged Weight: 370
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Liberty Fund Inc
- Release Date: 2007-04-06
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: James Neal Madison also is the painter of the lithograph, The Highland Charge at Drummossie Muir, Battle of Culloden, April 16, 1746. Published by Pelican, this vivid, full-color print is in its second edition printing.
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