"The Constitution of 1787 was a mere compact. It was not a final settlement of principles, still less a compact of principles which had been broken or perverted."
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About Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush was a Founding Father of the United States and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was a physician, politician, social reformer, and educator, known for his contributions to medicine, psychiatry, and public health. Rush advocated for the humane treatment of the mentally ill and fought against epidemics through public health initiatives. He was a prominent figure in the American Enlightenment and played a significant role in shaping early American society.
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