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 ‘War’
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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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This Day In History 237 Years Ago
American Revolution - September 9, 1776
American Revolution - September 9, 1776
Congress Renames The Nation
“United States of America”
“United States of America”
Replaced the term “United Colonies”
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress formally declares the name of the new nation to be the "United States" of America. This replaced the term "United Colonies," which had been in general use.
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By September, the Declaration of Independence had been drafted, signed, printed and sent to Great Britain. What Congress had declared to be true on paper in July was clearly the case in practice, as Patriot blood was spilled against the British on the battlefields of Boston, Montreal, Quebec and New York. Congress had created a country from a cluster of colonies and the nation's new name reflected that reality. » Full Article
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