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Madison, James
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The Federalist Papers
offers the 85 essays urging New Yorkers to ratify the proposed Constitution. First published in New York City newspapers (1787-1788), the essays explained how the new government would... (Library of Congress) |
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Madison's Treasures
presents the most significant documents from our fourth President, James Madison. Most relate to two events in which Madison played a key role: the drafting and ratification of the... (Library of Congress) |
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James Madison Papers
includes 12,000 letters, notes, legislation, and other documents from the man considered the Father of the Constitution. These documents (1723-1836), including an autobiography, help... (Library of Congress) |
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America's Founding Fathers
features biographies of delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in May 1787. The 55 delegates had been sent by the 13 states to revise the Articles of... (National Archives and Records Administration) |
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Constitution Day Resources
features primary documents, lesson plans, and stories for kids. Stories tell about the Articles of Confederation, James Madison's contribution to the Constitution, the adoption of the... (Library of Congress) |
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United States Constitution
includes notes Washington wrote on his copy of the Constitution, his diary at the Constitutional Convention, an essay on Madison's role in the Constitutional Convention, Madison's... (Library of Congress) |
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Memories of Montpelier: Home of James and Dolley Madison
describes the setting, main house, and grounds of the home of our fourth President and the "father" of the Constitution. It also provides insights into daily life in the 19th century... (National Park Service, Teaching with Historic Places) |
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