“...the very notion that a candidate should openly solicit votes violated the principled presumption that such behavior itself represented a confession of unworthiness for national office.”
Quote by Joseph J. Ellis
Work
Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation
This book delves into the personal and political relationships of key figures such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Thomas Jefferson, offering insights into the formation of the United States. more
Author
Joseph J. Ellis
Joseph J. Ellis is an American historian renowned for his studies of the American Revolutionary War period. His works delve into the historical figures and events of that era, offering readers a unique perspective. more
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