feb 23, 1788 - Federalist Papers
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This was a series of articles written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton for the New York newspapers of the day. They had a large impact at the time to sway New Yorkers and others to support adoption of the Constitution, but have an incredible legacy up to today as commentary on the Constitution. These articles are still in print as a collection.
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