The Federalist Papers

The Federalist Papers were a collection of letters to New York newspapers that were originally published anonymously in 1787 and urged voters to ratify the proposed United States Constitution. The arguments first put forth here by three of America's greatest patriots and political theorists are still hotly contested and open to frequently contentious interpretations. They were developed at a crucial juncture in our nation's history and offer readers a running ideological commentary on the pressing problems facing a democracy. The Federalist Papers continue to be an essential and important call to arms for freedom today.