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He signed the Articles of Confederation in 1777, befriended Hamilton, and served as his top Treasury assistant.
From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026
Hence they created the Articles of Confederation by signing a treaty among themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
The historical record shows that American lawmakers have understood regular forces to mean “the standing army” since 1776, when the Continental Congress set forth the Articles of War.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025
Yet while the drafters of the Constitution were suspicious of military power, they also understood that the national government created by the Articles of Confederation was too weak and couldn’t respond effectively to a crisis.
From Salon • Jul. 11, 2025
After years at sea McNeish knew his naval law, and he was convinced that Endurance’s Ship’s Articles were canceled.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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