James Madison's Montpelier explores its history of slaves

Montpelier was the Virginia home of James Madison, father of the Constitution and architect of the Bill of Rights. The plantation was also home to generations of slaves. Now, descendants have a chance to get in touch with their roots. Chip Reid reports.

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[nuttybuddy]

This the same guy who made the constitution right smh

[naishabatchu]

I am gonna go there when my mom's parents come to my house over the summer.

[drewzifer]

Dig too deep and you might find Madison spinning