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This source of national independence and wealth I anxiously recommend to the prompt and constant guardianship of Congress.

02/17/1815

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James  Madison

deceased

usa, Virginia

218 Quotes

Born3/16/1751

Died6/28/1836 (aged 85)

PartyDemocratic Republican

  • President of the United States

    3/4/1809 - 3/4/1817
  • Secretary of State

    5/2/1801 - 3/4/1809
  • member of the house of representatives

    3/4/1789 - 3/4/1797
  • member of the continental congress

    1/1/1780 - 1/1/1783
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