Happy 215th Anniversary, Thomas Jefferson!
On November 10, 1798, the Kentucky State House passed the Resolutions of 1798 – which were signed later that week by the Governor. Originally drafted by Thomas Jefferson, the Kentucky Resolutions spelled out the remedy of state nullification of unconstitutional federal laws.
Today, we celebrate with an essay going over the background behind the resolutions, some interesting tidbits, and more.
HISTORY LESSON HERE:
215 years ago – November 10, 1798 – Thomas Jefferson's resolutions formalizing the principle of nullification… http://t.co/KPRarmTPBN
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