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James Madison: Father Of The Constitution

Jun 5th, 2012 | By
James Madison: Father Of The Constitution

James Madison came from a prosperous family of Virginia planters, received an excellent education, and quickly found himself drawn into the debates over independence. In 1776, he became a delegate to the revolutionary Virginia Convention, where he worked closely with Thomas Jefferson to push through religious freedom statutes. The youngest member of the Continental Congress, Madison was small in stature. His soft-spoken manner was offset by his brilliant persistence in advocating his political agenda. Madison emerged as a respected leader of the Congress, known for his hard work and careful preparation. Leader of Political Battles
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