Imperfect Men

On this episode, Steve and Cody discuss William Samuel Johnson, the legal genius and educator that guided the final text of the Constitution.

Sources
· Groce, Jr., George C. William Samuel Johnson: A Maker of the Constitution. New York City, NY: AMS Press, 1937.
· McCaughey, Elizabeth P. From Loyalist to Founding Father: The Political Odyssey of William Samuel Johnson. New York City, NY: Columbia U. Press, 1980.
· See General Sources page for additional sources
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This week's episode keeps us in Maryland and follows up the weirdest signer's name with the blandest signer's name, Thomas Johnson.

Sources
· Amt, Emilie. 2018. “Slavery at Rose Hill, Frederick, Maryland.” Research paper, Hood College. <https://emilieamt.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Slavery-at-Rose-Hill-Manor-Frederick.pdf>. Retrieved 3 Mar 2026.
· Delaplaine, Edward. The Life of Thomas Johnson. New York City, NY: Grafton Press, 1927.
· Court Listener. “Georgia v. Brailsford.” <https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/84680/georgia-v-brailsford/>. Retrieved 3 Mar 2026.
· See General Sources page on website for a complete list of sources
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On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the weirdly named signer who loved big cuffs, Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer.

Sources
· Farrell, Joe, et al. Graves of Our Founders: Their Lives, Contributions, and Burial Sites. Mechanicsburg, PA: Sunbury Press, 2018.
· See General Sources page on website
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On this episode, Steve and Cody conclude their discussion on the Thomas Jefferson, the Sage of Monticello, and tackle the controversies surrounding his legacy.

Sources
· Crawford, Alan Pell. Twilight at Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Random House, 2008.
· Ellis, Joseph J. American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Randon House, 1996.
· Gordon-Reed, Annette. The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family. New York City, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2008.
· Maier, Pauline. American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1997.
· Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. New York City, NY: Randon House, 2012.
· See the webpage for a list of general sources

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On the first installment of this two-parter, Cody and Steve discuss one of the giants of the Revolution, Thomas Jefferson, and go off on too many tangents to count.

Sources
· Crawford, Alan Pell. Twilight at Monticello: The Final Years of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Random House, 2008.
· Ellis, Joseph J. American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson. New York City, NY: Randon House, 1996.
· Gordon-Reed, Annette. The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family. New York City, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2008.
· Maier, Pauline. American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1997.
· Meacham, Jon. Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. New York City, NY: Randon House, 2012.
· See the webpage for a list of general sources
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