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In this mini-episode of "Check This Out!" hosts Amy Contreras and Cece explore the life and legacy of James Madison, the 4th President of the United States, in honor of President’s Day. The episode begins with an introduction to Madison as a Founding Father, and his contributions to the formation of the United States alongside notable figures such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Listeners learn about Madison’s early life, including his education at Princeton and his complex relationship with slavery. The hosts provide an overview of his  achievements, such as his role in the Constitutional Convention, and his sponsorship of the Bill of Rights, which earned him the title "Father of the Constitution."

The episode shifts to Madison's presidency from 1808 to 1817. The War of 1812 is highlighted as a key event of his presidency, where Madison led the nation against Great Britain in what is considered America's second war of independence.

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Sources for this weeks episode are: 

https://www.whitehousehistory.org/bios/james-madison 

https://millercenter.org/president/madison/impact-and-legacy 

https://www.britannica.com/biography/James-Madison 

https://billofrightsinstitute.org/e-lessons/james-madison-and-federal-power 

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/father-of-the-constitution-is-born 

https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/brief-overview-war-1812?ms=googlegrant 

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