The architect of the religion clauses: James Madison -- Constitutional ratification and a Bill of Rights: The Virginia experience -- The nineteenth century -- Presidential leadership: divine mandate? -- From Cantwell to Everson: 1940 to 1947 -- From Everson to JFK: 1947-1960 -- Engel, Schempp, and aftermath: 1962-63 -- House and Senate Hearings, 1964-66 -- Senate hearings, 1966 -- House debate,…
Two Seminal Documents Consistently Cited by the Supreme Court Justices. Memorial and Remonstrance / James Madison. Act Establishing Religious Freedom / Thomas Jefferson -- Justices -- Dates of Service and Selected Votes -- I. Establishment Clause. A. Religious Schools. B. Public Schools. C. Other Establishment Cases -- II. Free Exercise Clause. Abstract "It has been sixty years since the Sup…