Category — Abraham Lincoln

An incredibly prescient letter from Madison to Jefferson, in which Madison offers his observations on the dangers of a tyrannical majority in a democratic system. Madison explains his views on the proposed Bill of Rights and one of the reasons for his reticence was simply because he didn’t care for all those who supported it!

“At the same time I have never thought the omission [of a Bill of Rights] a material defect, nor been anxious to supply it even by subsequent amendment, for any other reason than that it is anxiously desired by others.”

Blogger/Historian Anna The Imp, from across the pond, has a great article on the complexities of the British position on America’s Civil War.

People often disagree about the import of historical events. However, that the events took place is generally a matter of fact. WWTFT’s newest contributor, Craig C. Glass takes issue with Fox News’ host Judge Andrew Napolitano’s apparent memory lapse.