Founding father James Madison was born on March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, King George County, Virginia. "Father of the Constitution," he had a significant impact on America's structure of government.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Kentucky. He is best known for his immense impact in leading our nation through a civil war and for ultimately abolishing slavery.

Founding father John Adams was born on October 30, 1735 in Braintree, Massachusetts. He and his family had a significant impact on American political development.

October 27 marks the 232nd anniversary of the publication of Federalist No. 1 in 1787.