Marshall, outraged and insulted by these assaults on the great American, the friend of his father and himself and the commander of the patriots who had, by arms, won liberty and independence for the very men who were now befouling Washington's name, earnestly defended the President.
Beveridge reflects on the attacks against George Washington and defends his legacy.
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The genius of the Constitution, and the opinions of the people of the United States, cannot be overruled by those who administer the Government.
History, reason, evidence, march through these pages like infantry, cavalry, and artillery going to battle.
The Spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive.
Our children see this and learn to imitate it....
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