Sen. Lyman Trumbull of Illinois, a key architect of the amendment, explained that “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” meant “not owing allegiance to anybody else.” In contrast to the ...

Sen. Lyman Trumbull of Illinois, a key architect of the amendment, explained that “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” meant “not owing allegiance to anybody else.” In contrast to the ...

Sen. Lyman Trumbull of Illinois, a key architect of the amendment, explained that “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” meant “not owing allegiance to anybody else.” It wasn’t until the ...

Sen. Lyman Trumbull of Illinois, a key architect of the amendment, explained that “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” meant “not owing allegiance to anybody else.” In contrast to the ...