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James Madison
Port Conway, Virginia, United States
Archival Overview
Designed the core institutional framework of American democracy, institutional checks and balances, and guaranteed constitutional civil liberties.
Biographical Record
James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Hailed as the 'Father of the Constitution', he drafted the United States Bill of Rights and co-wrote The Federalist Papers, defending constitutional checks and balances.
Designed the core institutional framework of American democracy, institutional checks and balances, and guaranteed constitutional civil liberties.
Key Life Milestones
The Virginia Plan
Presented the Virginia Plan, outlining the three-branch federal government with bicameral legislature.
Drafting the Bill of Rights
Introduced the constitutional amendments protecting freedom of speech, press, religion, and trial by jury.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialMontpelier, Virginia, United States