I gained a tremendous appreciation for America's 4th president when I watched a film called A More Perfect Union. The film, produced in 1989 by Brigham Young University, focuses on the context for, the creation and discussion of, and the significance of the U.S. Constitution.
The film aimed for an accurate portrayal of the events, and James Madison is one of the main characters because he spent many, many hours researching governments, politics, sociology, and philosophy. He then drafted a plan (known later as "the Virginia Plan") for a new form of government, much stronger and more effective than the weak Confederation of the time.
Because of his tremendous contributions in such significant events, James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution. I am so grateful for him for that.
Of course, he continued his public service for many years, siding with the Democratic-Republican party with Jefferson (against Hamilton in the Federalist party). He was the president that got our country through the War of 1812, those conflicts with Great Britain, some battles taking place in Canada.
I am grateful for James Madison.
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