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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2019 · 6 MIN

Robert Morris, the creator of the subpoena

from Retropod · host The Washington Post

The history of subpoenas, and the fiery congressional hearings that have captivated Americans for centuries began with a Founding Father raising his hand to say, “Investigate me!”

The history of subpoenas, and the fiery congressional hearings that have captivated Americans for centuries began with a Founding Father raising his hand to say, “Investigate me!”

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Robert Morris, the creator of the subpoena

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The history of subpoenas, and the fiery congressional hearings that have captivated Americans for centuries began with a Founding Father raising his hand to say, “Investigate me!”

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