The Forgotten Founding Father
James Wilson, a key drafter of the U.S. Constitution and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, has been largely omitted from American historical narratives. The article argues for his recognition as a champion of democracy and popular sovereignty.
Why it matters
Re-evaluating Wilson's contributions provides a deeper understanding of the democratic foundations of the United States.
Excluded from America’s origin story, James Wilson may have been the most influential, prescient, and democratic drafter of the Constitution.
The article is a historical feature piece that advocates for a specific historical perspective without partisan political bias.
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