The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrust… - James Madison

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The truth is that all men having power ought to be mistrusted.

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James Madison Jr. (16 March 1751 – 28 June 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison was popularly acclaimed the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights.

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Birth Name: James Madison, Jr.

Alternative Names: James Madison Jr. • President Madison • President James Madison

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