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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sat Jun 8, 2024, 04:12 PM Jun 2024

On this day, June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress.

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#OTD in 1789, James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress, including what would become the First Amendment. The First Amendment still remains a cornerstone of American democracy, albeit a continuously controversial one!





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On this day, June 8, 1789, James Madison introduced the Bill of Rights to Congress. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2024 OP
Initially he didn't think a Bill of Rights was necessary. Bob in the Land Jun 2024 #1

Bob in the Land

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1. Initially he didn't think a Bill of Rights was necessary.
Sat Jun 8, 2024, 06:13 PM
Jun 2024

He argued against one in the Federalist Papers. He later changed his mind.

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