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James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution because of his pivotal role in the document’s drafting as well as its ratification. Madison also drafted the first 10 amendments — the Bill of Rights. Who is referred to as the Father of the Constitution and why? James Madison, […]

James Madison created the basic framework for the U.S. Constitution and helped write the Bill of Rights. He is therefore known as the Father of the Constitution. He served as the fourth U.S. president, and he signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, starting the War of 1812. What […]

For many historians, Madison is a puzzle: “the Father of the Constitution,” co-founder of the Democratic-Republican Party, and brilliant secretary of state under Jefferson, yet he is not rated as a spectacular President. What did James Madison accomplish as president? James Madison, America’s fourth President (1809-1817), made a major contribution […]