Journal of the Federal Convention Kept by James Madison by James Madison

Journal of the Federal Convention Kept by James Madison by James Madison

The MADISON PAPERS James Madison appreciated the significance of the Federal Convention and took great care to compile an accurate report of its proceedings, which were held behind closed doors. His journal, which covers the period from May 14 to September 17, 1787, is often referred to as "The Madison Papers" or "Madisons Notes." It remains the most complete record of the proceedings. This volume is based on the edition of 1840. Edited from Madisons original manuscripts, which were purchased by the Federal government from Mrs. Madison, it was published under the direction of President Jackson. The volume also includes the text of another manuscript that traces the history of American constitutionalism from 1754 to 1787 and E.H. Scotts complete "general and analytical" index. Founding father, statesman and political theorist, JAMES MADISON 1751-1836] was the primary author of the United States Constitution. While a member of the First Congress, he drafted the Bill of Rights and helped to organize the new Federal government. Along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, he was one of the authors of the Federalist Papers. He established the Democratic-Republican Party with Thomas Jefferson. Elected in 1809, Madison served two terms as president. He was, without question, one of the most inflfl uential national leaders in the early years of the United States.

As a member of the Continental Congress and the Virginia House of Delegates, James Madison (1751-1836) contributed to the Revolutionary War cause. He pushed for the adoption of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights as the leader of the Constitutional Convention's debates.

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ISBN 13	9781616192952
ISBN 10	161619295X
Title	Journal of the Federal Convention Kept by James Madison
Author	James Madison
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
Year published	2013-03-21
Number of pages	810
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