Beer Fact: James Madison, “father of the constitution” and a noted proponent of small government during much of his political career, nevertheless seriously considered proposing a national government-run brewery. He also wanted to establish a secretary of beer for the cabinet. As a member of the House, Madison encouraged “the manufacture of beer in every State in the Union,” part of his justification for proposing to levy taxes on barrels of ale and spirits (most of which were being imported from England and elsewhere).
Posted on: Thu, 08 May 2014 17:39:51 +0000
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