The original definition
In the āLaw of Nationsā by Emerich de Vattel, he defines in Chapter 19 the concept of ānatural-born citizenshipā as well as citizenship in general. Natural-born citizenship is, of course, the constitutional requirement to be eligible to be president of the US. The chapter can be viewed below. The most simple, basic definition is on the second page. That is, āThe natives, or natural-born citizens, are those born in the country, of parents who are citizens.ā Vattel also discusses a few possible exceptions to the rule, for example, those children born to citizen parents serving their country abroad. For example, those in the foreign service or military, but not others who have settled in a foreign land.
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The definition is on the second page of this document.
Chapter 19 Law of Nations by Vattel
This is the only known definition of ānatural-born citizenā. Vattel was a philosopher of natural law. Natural law in general and Vattel in particular was known to the Framers of the Constitution and greatly influenced the Framers of the Constitution. So, it is believed that this definition corresponds to the Framersā original intent.
Why obscure the original definition?
One may ask why so many people say that any born citizen is qualified to become president. A part of the answer is that many powerful, wealthy people today have a globalist financial or ideological agenda that causes them to desire a president who has an internationalist outlook and only superficial roots in America and little loyalty to America. Globalization dilutes the sovereignty of American citizens and our control over our own Government.
Other References:
The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of the ānatural born Citizenā Term In Our United States Constitution by CDR Charles F. Kerchner, Jr. (Retired)
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