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Originally Posted by RU OX Alum
i thought it was because Madison didn't trust Hamilton
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From the quoted/linked story:
"The phrase "natural born" was included in early drafts of the Constitution. Scholars say notes of the Constitutional Convention give away little of the intent of the framers. Its origin may be traced to a letter from John Jay to George Washington, with Jay suggesting that to prevent foreigners from becoming commander in chief, the Constitution needed to "declare expressly" that only a natural-born citizen could be president."
I know a person working on one of the campaigns. Next time I see them, I will ask about this matter.
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