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James Madison introduces twelve proposed amendments to the United States Constitution in Congress.

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James Madison

Founding Father, U.S. president from 1809 to 1817

James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution…
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United States Bill of Rights

First ten amendments to the US Constitution

The United States Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. It was proposed following the often bitter 1787–88 debate over the ratification of the Constitution and written to address the objections raised by Anti-Federalists. The…
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