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James Madison: Burning down the house
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Though he's our first wartime president, James Madison is usually better remembered for his work on the Constitution rather than his time as commander-in-chief while the White House went up in flames. But maybe that's the wrong way to look at it.
Released:
Jan 31, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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