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Alexander Hamilton, author of Federalist No. 25

'Federalist No. 25, titled "The Same Subject Continued: The Powers Necessary to the Common Defense Further Considered", is a political essay written by Alexander Hamilton and the twenty-fifth of The Federalist Papers. It was first published in New York newspapers on December 21, 1787, under the pseudonym Publius, the name under which all The Federalist Papers were published. It is one of two essays by Hamilton arguing in favor of a national standing army during peacetime, following his argument in Federalist No. 24.

Popular Article: Rio de Janeiro

Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado overlooking Rio de Janeiro, with Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay (background)

Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil after São Paulo. It served as the capital of Brazil, until 1889, when the capital was moved to Brasília. Today, Rio de Janeiro is one of the most visited cities in the Southern Hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival, samba, bossa nova, and famous beaches.

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Science fiction author Ursula K. Le Gwin was the daughter of anthropologist Alfred L. Kroeber (source: Ursula K. Le Guin)

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