James Madison Proclamation of a Day of Humiliation and Prayer
President James Madison, known as the “Chief Architect of the Constitution,” declared a couple of National Days of Prayer – one in 1812 and another …
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The War of 1812 Begins. Who Started It? Why? And What was the Outcome?
In 1805, Napoleon suffered a set-back when his combined Franco-Spanish fleet was defeated at the Battle of Trafalgar. Conquering across Europe, Napoleon invaded Russia in …
The Senate Voted to Pass this 13th Amendment by a Vote of 26 to 1
This is Part 2. For the full story visit The Millenial Report: The True Backstory of the Missing 13th Amendment In 1789, the House of …
Marbury v. Madison: The Supreme Court Case that introduced Judicial Review
The first pivotal case by a young U.S. Supreme Court was Marbury v. Madison – a landmark case in United States law and in the …
President Washington Laid the Cornerstone for the U.S. Capitol Building which was First Used as a Church
Capitol Building Houses a Church Before Congress Before the United States Capitol was used by the Senate or House of Representatives, it was used as …
James Madison: Who Are the Best Keepers of the People’s Liberties?
Republican. — The people themselves. The sacred trust can be no where so safe as in the hands most interested in preserving it. Anti-republican. — The people …
National Gazette Article on ‘The Spirit of Governments’ by James Madison and Anon.
No government is perhaps reducible to a sole principle of operation. Where the theory approaches nearest to this character, different and often heterogeneous principles mingle …
The Bill of Rights was Passed by Congress to Protect the Civil Liberties of American Citizens and Prevent the Government from Abusing Power
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution make up the Bill of Rights. Written by James Madison in response to calls from several states for greater constitutional protection for …
James Madison’s Speech to the First Congress Proposing Twenty Amendments to the United States Constitution
In this James Madison speech to the First Congress, Madison proposes twenty amendments to the United States Constitution. The Constitution’s acceptance by the people of …
Madison’s Proposal for the Bill of Rights
Newly-elected Congressman James Madison arrived at New York in March of 1789 with a double burden. In addition to his official responsibilities, he carried a …