The Scientist Turned Spy: André Michaux, Thomas Jefferson, and the Conspiracy of 1793

Run time: 48 minutes

Patrick Spero discusses his upcoming book, The Scientist Turned Spy: André Michaux, Thomas Jefferson, and the Conspiracy of 1793, which explores the incredible story of a French explorer André Michaux drawn into a plot to exploit tensions between American settlers and Spanish authorities—and new evidence implicating Thomas Jefferson in the plot. Listen now

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September 5, 1774: The First Continental Congress Meets in Philadelphia

by NCC Staff | Read time: 3 minutes

“On September 5, 1774, the first Continental Congress in the United States met in Philadelphia to consider its reaction to the British government’s restraints on trade and representative government after the Boston Tea Party. ...” Read more

Hamilton’s Treasury Department and a Great Constitutional Debate

by Scott Bomboy | Read time: 5 minutes

“On September 2, 1789, George Washington signed into law the act that created the Treasury Department. The move became crucial to America’s survival, but it also created a constitutional debate about federal powers that remains with us today. ...” Read more

The Philadelphia Inquirer: The National Constitution Center Will Host its First-Ever General Election Debate Next Week

The National Constitution Center will host the ABC News Presidential Debate on Tuesday, September 10, at 9 p.m. ET. Learn more about other historical events that took place at the Center in this article from the The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Article I, Section 8

“To make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof.” 

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