Selasa, 02 Februari 2016

History Talks: James Madison, Father of the Constitution

Credit: Pendleton's Lithography/Library of CongressAlso known as the “Father of the Constitution,” James Madison contributed greatly to the early development of the American political system. Often opposing Alexander Hamilton, Madison established his political party, the Republican (now Democratic) Party, condemning the government’s expansion as a fiscal power.  

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