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#1223 The Logan Act
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
President Thomas Jefferson explains the Logan Act's origin, its possible uses and its connection to Alexander Hamilton. George Logan was a Quaker, doctor, farmer and state legislator from Pennsylvania who undertook, as a private citizen and at his own expense, a diplomatic mission to France in 1798 — and what was his reward? The Federalists and the Congress of the United States passed the Logan Act, prohibiting that from ever happening again. Despite Logan's good intentions, and his good results, his name is associated with an act that prohibits private citizens from meddling in the foreign policy of the United States. Find this episode, Clay's Jefferson Watch essay, and further recommended reading, on the blog.
Released:
Feb 28, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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