Discuss Plain, Honest Men by Professor Richard Beeman

The history professor speaks with U.S. News about his book on the Constitutional Convention

By U.S. News Staff

April 10, 2009 RSS Feed Print

America's leaders have a lot to learn about the Constitutional Convention, says Richard Beeman, author of Plain, Honest Men: The Making of America's Constitution. Beeman, a professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, recently spoke with U.S.News about the birth of the Constitution, the flawed men who created it, and reasons behind its success. Weigh in on the discussion below, and don't forget to check out the interview in the latest U.S. News Weekly.

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