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James Madison
James Madison played a central role in the Constitutional Convention and became known as the “Father of the Constitution.” As a congressman from Virginia, he sponsored the first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights. Madison was a mediator by nature and a strong supporter of human rights. He became the fourth president of the United States.
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Virginia (state); Constitution of the United States; United States (History); Madison, James; President of the United States; Bill of Rights; War of 1812; Constitutional Convention
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