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Madison, James
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The James Madison Center 
 "Located on the campus of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, the Center serves as a repository for information on Madison's life and times (1751-1836) as well as that of the Federalist Era." The site features essays and excerpts from documents relating to Madison's life and work as the fourth U.S. president. Topics include the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, the Louisiana Purchase, and the War of 1812. Searchable. http://www.jmu.edu/madison/center/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Presidents by Name, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Oct 14, 2004 James Madison Papers
This collection on James Madison consists of "approximately 12,000 items captured in some 72,000 digital images. They document the life of the man who came to be known as the 'Father of the Constitution' through correspondence, personal notes, drafts of letters and legislation" and other documents. Some images include transcriptions; others may be hard to read. Includes a timeline and essays. Searchable. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/madison_papers/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Correspondence, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Presidents by Name Last updated Apr 21, 2005 James Madison's Montpelier
"Montpelier is a 2,750-acre estate [in Virginia] that includes farmland, racecourses, ... and more than 130 buildings, including the main house." It was home to James Madison, the fourth U.S. president and "Father of the Constitution." The site features information about Madison, his wife Dolley Madison, and the plantation's slaves, as well as details about current archaeological and preservation activities. Includes illustrations and links to related sites. http://www.montpelier.org Topics: History, Home & Housing, Nonfiction by Genre, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 30, 2004 |
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