What is National Freedom Of Information Day?
During Sunshine Week, the National Freedom of Information Day is commemorated annually on March 16th. It also commemorates President James Madison's birthday.
Madison earned the title Father of the Constitution and was the most prominent advocate for openness in government. In addition, historians praise Madison for his role in drafting the United States Constitution and as the leading advocate and author of the Bill of Rights. Individual rights and freedom of information were extremely important in Madison.
- James Madison, Jr., was born in Port Conway, Virginia, on March 16, 1751. Madison died on June 28, 1836 on his Montpelier Estate, on his Montpelier Estate
- James Madison was elected as the 4th President of the United States of America (1809-1817)
