America was indebted to imm... by James Madison, an American President

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“America was indebted to immigration for her settlement and prosperity. That part of America which had encouraged them most had advanced most rapidly in population, agriculture and the arts.”

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Name: James Madison

Nationality: American

Date of Birth: Mar 16, 1751

Date of Death: Jun 28, 1836

Profession: President

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