James Madison (APS 1785) Words of Wisdom

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Fourth President of the United States James Madison (1751-1836, APS 1785) was known as "The Father of the Constitution." He never ceased to believe in the central importance of the American university as a bulwark of democratic freedom.

Since 1743, APS Members have sustained its mission—speaking out with conviction that intellectual inquiry and critical thought are inherently in the best interest of the public. Check back weekly for their words of wisdom.

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