James Madison

James Madison was Founding Father of the United States.

Background
James Madison played a major role in the drafting of the US Constitution. He also drafted the first ten amendments to the constitution, which made him also known as "The father of the Bill of Rights". He later became the fourth president of the United States from 1809-1817. After his retirement in 1817, he spent the rest of his life on his tobacco plantation "Montpelier", which was based on slave labor.

Appearances
James Madison is mentioned-only in the National Archives' pop quiz terminals as one of the possible answers. .