James Madison
Fourth President of the United States (1809-1817)
“Father of the Constitution”
The Key Champion and Author of the United States Bill of Rights
“Father of the Constitution”
The Key Champion and Author of the United States Bill of Rights
On ‘General Welfare (Socialized Medicine-Obamacare)’
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James Madison, Jr. (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was an American statesman and political theorist, the fourth President of the United States (1809–1817). He is hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” for being instrumental in the drafting of the United States Constitution and as the key champion and author of the United States Bill of Rights. He served as a politician much of his adult life. » Full Bio
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American Revolution - August 23, 1784
American Revolution - August 23, 1784
State Of Franklin Declares Independence
On this day in 1784, four counties in western North Carolina declare their independence as the state of Franklin. The counties lay in what would eventually become Tennessee.
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In defiance of Congress, Franklin survived as an independent nation for four years with its own constitution, Indian treaties and legislated system of barter in lieu of currency, though after only two years, North Carolina set up its own parallel government in the region. Finally, Franklin's weak economy forced its governor, John Sevier, to approach the Spanish for aid. North Carolina, terrified of having a Spanish client state on its border, arrested Sevier. When Cherokee, Chickamauga and Chickasaw began to attack settlements within Franklin's borders in 1788, it quickly rejoined North Carolina to gain its militia's protection from attack. » Full Article
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