“Much inferior to it” – That’s how Alexander Hamilton described the commander in chief power in comparison to the crown. Yet today – most people who just yell ARTICLE II to support all kinds of unconstitutional acts don’t have a clue what the Founders set up under the constitution. On this episode, we’re setting the record straight. It’s commander. Not king.
Path to Liberty: April 1, 2026
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Constitution: Article II, Section 2
Alexander Hamilton, Federalist 74 (25 Mar 1788)
Constitution of Delaware 1776, Article IX
Constitution of Virginia 1776, Clause 12
Letter from Sir Thomas Robinson to William Shirley (Aug. 28, 1755)
George Washington – Commission (14 Aug 1755)
Saikrishna Prakash – Deciphering the Commander-in-Chief Clause
Militia Act 1786, 26 Geo. 3 c. 107, § 96 (Eng.).
Commission from the Continental Congress (19 June 1775)
Instructions from the Continental Congress (22 June 1775)
John Hancock to George Washington (5 July 1775)
Rules and Articles, for the Better Government of the Troops Raised (1775)
Washington’s Address to Congress Resigning his Commission (23 Dec 1783)
Constitution – Article I, Section 8
Philadelphia Convention (17 Aug 1787)
Alexander Hamilton – Federalist 69 (14 Mar 1788)
Constitution of New York 1777, Article XVIII
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