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Federalist No. 4 Explained: Foreign Threats and National Unity

Written by John Jay, Federalist No. 4 argues that America must not only avoid giving other nations good reasons for war, but also avoid looking weak enough to invite attack or insult. In this episode, we break down why Jay thought union, national coordination, and credible strength were essential to keeping the peace.

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