Ron Chernow on the History of Polarization of America

The video explores the history of political polarization in the United States, tracing it back to the founding fathers like Jefferson and Hamilton. It highlights the intense rivalries and insults exchanged among early political figures and discusses George Washington's eventual alignment with the Federalists. The discussion then shifts to the pre-Civil War era, marked by physical violence in Congress, and draws parallels to modern political polarization. The video concludes by examining regional and party divides, emphasizing the increasing separation between urban and rural political bases.

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