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Jack Rakove talked about James Madison’s role in the creation of the Constitution. He also spoke about James Madison’s arguments in the Federalist papers he co-published with Alexander Hamil…

Jack Rakove reviewed James Madison’s political career and how his thinking and philosophies developed over time. He also talked about the role of James Madison on the creation of the constit…

Jennifer Nedlesky talked about James Madison’s philosophies regarding the Constitution. She talked about Madison’s attempt to protect rights, his rejection of judicial review, and if the pre…

Professor Lance Banning discussed his book, The Sacred Fire of Liberty: James Madison and the Founding of the Federal Republic, published by Cornell University Press. The book is a biography…

University of Virginia history professor, John Stagg, talked about the presidency of James Madison and his use of covert operations. Following his prepared remarks he answered questions from…

Guests examined the history of the nation’s founding through an examination of the writings of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, and much…

Mr. Gawalt talked about the papers of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison that are housed in the Library of Congress.