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James Madison was born on March 16, 1751, at Belle Grove Plantation near Port Conway, Virginia, into a family of wealthy tobacco planters.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other major southern founders owned slaves while advocating for the principles of liberty and equality.
The Boston Tea Party and the battles of Lexington and Concord set the stage for the Revolutionary War, culminating in George Washington's inauguration as the first U.S. President.
In 1776, America declared its independence and has since had 43 leaders, each shaped by the influences of money, religion, and rhetoric in politics.
A fearless young Kentucky lawyer brought order to an unruly Congress, preventing the breakup of the nation during a time of intense political strife.
Joseph Ellis discusses the American Revolution, a conflict that lasted from 1773 to 1783 and involved a struggle for independence marked by significant violence.
47 percent of people did not vote in the 2016 election, prompting discussions on the Founding Fathers' views on contemporary political issues.
George Washington's final years were marked by his reluctant return to military command, conflicts with successors, and frustration over partisan criticism.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph Ellis discusses the events of the summer of 1776, when the 13 colonies decided to secede from the British Empire.
David O. Stewart chronicles George Washington's rise from a young man with few prospects to a national leader during the American Revolution.
A 73-73 tie in the 1800 Electoral College led to Thomas Jefferson's election as the third President of the United States after intervention by Alexander Hamilton.
James Monroe, a founding father and U.S. diplomat, is portrayed by educator James “Jay” G. Harrison III, highlighting his role in drafting the enduring Monroe Doctrine.
John Jay negotiated the Treaty of Paris, signed on September 3, 1783, which formally ended the American Revolution and recognized U.S. independence.
As the 250th anniversary of US independence approaches, historian Michael D. Hattem discusses how Donald Trump is reshaping the narrative of America's founding.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech from George Washington's desk at City Hall to commemorate the US's 250th anniversary.
