Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2-2016
Department 1
Civil War Era Studies
Department 2
History
Abstract
It was one of the great shocks of my life, and it came early. In fifth-grade government class. Though I can't remember much else that we learned then, a detail in Article 1, Section 2, of the Constitution reached out and grabbed me like the hound of the Baskervilles: "No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President." [excerpt]
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Recommended Citation
Guelzo, Allen C. "Commentary: What It Means To Be A Citizen." Philly.com (July 2, 2016).
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Original version is available from Philly.com.