Natural Born Citizen Clause Still Ignored
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- Benjamin Franklin: He corresponded with Vattel and praised his work. In a letter dated December 9, 1775, Franklin wrote to Charles-Guillaume-Frédéric Dumas, mentioning that he had received three copies of Vattel’s "The Law of Nations" and that the book was continuously in demand by members of Congress.
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- Citations by the Founders: Several Founding Fathers were influenced by Vattel’s ideas. For example, John Jay, in a letter to George Washington dated July 25, 1787, suggested that the Constitution should require the president to be a "natural born citizen" to ensure allegiance to the country, reflecting an understanding influenced by Vattel.
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- Early Legal References: Early American legal scholars and judges referenced Vattel's work when interpreting constitutional provisions. Vattel’s definition of natural-born citizens as those born in the country to citizen parents was cited in early American legal texts and decisions, indicating its influence on American legal thought.
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