George Washington's Constitutionalism, by Professor William Allen

Описание: George Washington's Constitutionalism, by Professor William B. Allen. In this video, renowned scholar W. B. Allen, Emeritus Professor of Political Philosophy at Michigan State University, discusses the many facets of George Washington’s Constitutionalism. Professor Allen highlights how the American Revolution shaped Washington’s constitutional vision and how that vision was fulfilled through the Constitutional Convention and the ratification process. By examining Washington’s relationships with his colleagues, with his slaves, and with his beloved Mount Vernon, Professor Allen draws our attention to the unique and immeasurable contributions made by George Washington to our constitutional heritage.

Professor William B. Allen is an emeritus professor of Political Philosophy and the former Dean of the James Madison College at Michigan State University. He was a member of the National Council on the Humanities 1984–87, and Chairman of the United States Commission on Civil Rights from 1988 to 1989.

American History Videos are sponsored by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. These videos are offered to help teachers, students and the general public learn more about America's founding and the Constitution of the United States. www.jamesmadison.gov.

0:00 Intro
4:24 George Washington
14:14 Slavery
18:04 Ratification
20:44 Executive Power
26:50 Washington's Retirement