James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, philosopher and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. The Constitution continues to be America's guiding document. Join Colonial Williamsburg’s James Madison as he explores the Constitution and his hopes for the future of the country, live and archived HERE.