61. American President Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. http://www.americanpresident.org/history/jamesmadison/

Your name Email City State Question Presidency in History James Madison Biography A Life in Brief document.write(""); Presidency in History Biography First Lady Cabinet ... Presidency in Action search: James Madison (1809-1817) 4th President of the United States Vice President : George Clinton (1809-1812), Elbridge Gerry (1813-1814) Born : March 16, 1751, Port Conway, Virginia Nickname : "Father of the Constitution" Education : College of New Jersey (now Princeton University, graduated 1771) Religion : Episcopalian Marriage : September 15, 1794, to Dolley Payne Todd (1768-1849) Children : None Career : Lawyer Political Party : Democratic-Republican Writings Writings (9 vols., 1900-1910), ed. by Gaillard Hunt; The Papers of James Madison (1962- ), ed. by W. T. Hutchinson, R. A. Rutland, et al. Died : June 28, 1836, Montpelier, Orange County, Virginia Buried : Montpelier, Virginia (family plot) Consulting Editor J.C.A. Stagg, University of Virginia Biography: A Life in Brief Like his close friend Thomas Jefferson, James Madison came from a prosperous family of Virginia planters, received an excellent education, studied law though only informally and quickly found himself drawn into the debates over independence. In 1776, he became a delegate to the revolutionary Virginia Convention, where he worked closely with Thomas Jefferson to push through religious freedom statutes, among other liberal measures. The youngest member of the Continental Congress, Madison was of smaller than average height for a Virginian of the period; reports have him standing either five feet four or five feet six inches tall. His soft-spoken, shy demeanor was a foil for his brilliant persistence in advocating his political agenda. Madison emerged as a respected leader of the Congress, known for his hard work and careful preparation.

62. The Montpelier Hunt Races Held at former president james madison's estate since 1929, this steeplechase event assists in promoting and preserving the historic Montpelier property in conjuction with the Montpelier Steeplechase and Equestrian Foundation. Offers information on history of the races, map of course and locale, activities, tickets, and photos of past races. Located in Orange County, VA. http://www.montpelier.org/races.htm

The 70th Montpelier Hunt Races Saturday, November 6, 2004 Gates open at 9:30 AM Post time at 1:00 PM In 1929, Marion duPont Scott had a steeplechase course and a flat track built on the property and initiated the Montpelier Hunt Races. For more than 50 years she welcomed visitors to Montpelier as her guests on Race Day. The Montpelier Foundation continues this long-standing tradition. For more information please call (540) 672-0027 or by email: races@montpelier.org The Montpelier Steeplechase and Equestrian Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the races benefit Montpelier, a property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Join Us for the Paddock Party! About the Races Photographs from previous races Race Day Activities ... 2003 Poster

63. James Madison's Montpelier Home Page Home of james madison,our fourth president and father of out Constitution, site offers information on activities, landscaping and archaeology of Montpelier, A National Trust Historic site now operating as a museum. http://www.montpelier.org/

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64. Presidents Of The United States Measures, Resources about the four us presidents who were assassinated Abraham Lincoln,james Garfield, William and death of each president including date http://www.presidentsusa.net/

Presidents of the United States The most comprehensive site on the Internet for presidential resources. The alphabetized subject headings below are linked to most of the sites on the web that have information about the Presidents of the United States. Search this site powered by FreeFind For a list of all the US Presidents and links to a specific President click here. Academic Study Centers Centers devoted to research and study of the Presidency as an institution, the policies of past and future administrations, and analysis of issues faced by US Presidents. Assassinations, Attempts, and Security Measures Resources about the four US Presidents who were assassinated: Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, and John F. Kennedy in addition to information about the attempted assassinations of: Andrew Jackson, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, Gerald Ford, and Ronald Reagan. Also, information about White House security and the Secret Service. Biographies Biographies from the official White House web site, online encyclopedias, other web sites about the American Presidents, as well as complete books you can read online. Birth and Death Information Information about the birth and death of each President including date and location as well as information on how to visit the birthplace and gravesite.

65. James Madison - 4th President Of The United States Todd House – Dolley Todd madison home in Philadelphia. Genealogy. Brian Tompsett’sUS president genealogy page. james madison family tree. Miscellaneous. http://www.presidentsusa.net/madison.html

PRESIDENTS HOME PAGE James Madison 4th President: 1809-1817 Birth: March 16, 1751 at Port Conway, Virginia Birthplace information from American Presidents.org King George County, Virginia website Death : June 28, 1836 at Montpelier, Viginia Gravesite information from American Presidents.org Picture of Grave Montpelier Biographies Grolier online biography White House biography Congressional biography Biography from infoplease.com ... James Madison: Godfather of the Constitution by Bruce G. Kauffmann Books The Federalist Papers American Compact : James Madison and the Problem of Founding James Madison : Writings Power Versus Liberty : Madison, Hamilton, Wilson, and Jefferson ... Search for books about James Madison Cabinet/Staff List by infoplease.com James Monroe - Secretary of State Election Results/Presidential Campaign Opponents: Charles C. Pinckney (F) George Clinton(DR) Election Opponent: DeWitt Clinton (F) Election Events during Madison’s administration and lifetime Outline of events during Madison’s administration Military service The Federalist Papers U.S. Constitution ... War of 1812 First lady and family Dolley Madison biography from Grolier online Dolley Madison biography from the White House Pictures of Dolley Madison from the Library of Congress Dolley Madison Project ... Todd House – Dolley Todd Madison home in Philadelphia Genealogy Brian Tompsett’s US President genealogy page James Madison family tree Miscellaneous James Madison page from C-SPAN The James Madison Center – James Madison University Quotes National Historic Sites/State Historic Sites/Landmarks/Places to Visit

66. James Madison, His Legacy Louisiana Purchase Text of the 1803 purchase treaty negotiated by madison as Secretary of State, a brief history, text of a Congressional resolution authorizing funds for the purchase, and 1903 speech by president Theodore Roosevelt on its significance in American history. From the james madison University web site. http://www.jmu.edu/madison/louisianapurchase/index.htm

67. Welcome To The American Presidency Encyclopedia Americana In 1804 he was elected vice president under Thomas Jefferson. Failing in his presidential ambitions in 1808, he accepted the second spot again under james madison, whom he openly despised. He died in Washington, D.C., on April 20, 1812. http://gi.grolier.com/presidents/ea/vp/vpclint.html

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68. The James Madison Museum Dedicated to the memory of the fourth president and father of the Constitution. Site includes information about their special exhibits, membership, gift shop, and museum news. http://www.jamesmadisonmuseum.org/

69. American Presidents: Life Portraits A collection of facts and trivia about madison's life. http://www.americanpresidents.org/presidents/president.asp?PresidentNumber=4

70. MADISON, James (1751-1836) Biographical Information Ithaca Cornell University Press, 1995; Brant, Irving. The Fourth president TheLife of james madison. Indianapolis BobbsMerrill, 1970; Ketcham, Ralph. http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M000043

71. James Madison (1751-1836) Biography of the former president from the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. http://www.acton.org/publicat/randl/liberal.php?id=394

72. USA-Presidents.Info - James Madison Provides a biography of American president james madison. Includes a list of places named after him. http://www.usa-presidents.info/madison.htm

James Madison Site Links Home Search this site Privacy Policy Resources James Madison ( March 16 , 1751 - June 28 , 1836 ) was the fourth ( 1809 - 1817 ) President of the United States . He was co-author, with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton , of the Federalist Papers , and is viewed by some as the "Father of the United States Constitution ." Order: 4th President Term of Office: March 4 , 1809 - March 4 , 1817 Followed: Thomas Jefferson Succeeded by: James Monroe Date of Birth March 16 , 1751 Place of Birth: Port Conway, Virginia Date of Death: June 28 , 1836 Place of Death: Montpelier, Virginia First Lady : Dolley Payne Todd Occupation: lawyer Political Party : Democratic-Republican Vice President : George Clinton ( 1809 - 1812 ) Elbridge Gerry ( 1813 - 1814 ) Nicknames: Father of the Constitution Biography In the 1780s , Madison helped convince the political leaders of the time to call for a constitutional convention. Madison's influence at the convention in 1787 has led some historians to call him the "Father of the Constitution". His notes on the convention became the basis for his contributions to the Federalist Papers , which are considered the definitive contemporary commentary on the Constitution of the USA. Madison's arguments were powerfully influenced by the political thought of Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu . When the constitution was ratified, Madison became a U.S. Representative from his home state of Virginia . It was he who proposed the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, known collectively as the Bill of Rights , based on earlier work by George Mason . The chief characteristic of Madison's time in Congress was his desire to limit the power of the federal government. It was when he and the other followers of Thomas Jefferson denied the power of the federal government to form its own bank that the first political parties in the United States were formed: the Federalists , who followed Hamilton and believed in a strong central government, and the Democratic-Republicans , who followed Jefferson and believed strongly in limiting centralized power.

73. James Madison - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia In 1808, he ran for president in his own right, and madison s portrait was on theUS $5000 bill from 1928 to See also List of places named for james madison. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Madison

James Madison From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. James Madison Order: 4th President Term of Office: March 4 March 4 Followed: Thomas Jefferson Succeeded by: James Monroe Date of Birth March 16 Place of Birth: Port Conway, Virginia Date of Death: June 28 Place of Death: Montpelier, Virginia First Lady Dolley Madison Occupation: lawyer Political Party Democratic-Republican Vice President ... Elbridge Gerry Nicknames: Father of the Constitution James Madison March 16 June 28 ) was the fourth ( President of the United States . He was co-author, with John Jay and Alexander Hamilton , of the Federalist Papers , and is viewed by some as the "Father of the United States Constitution Table of contents 1 Biography 2 Supreme Court appointments 3 Related articles 4 Writings ... edit Biography Madison was born in King George County, Virginia . His parents Colonel James Madison, Sr ( March 27 February 27 ) and Eleanor Rose "Nellie" Conway ( January 9 February 11 ) were the prosperous owners of the tobacco plantation in Orange County, Virginia where James spent most of his childhood years. In 1769, James left the plantation to attend Princeton University (it was called the College of New Jersey at the time), finishing its four-year course in two years, but exhausting himself from overwork in the process. When he regained his health, he became a protegé of

74. President Of The United States - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Four us presidents have been assassinated while in office james Garfield in 1881by Charles J. Guiteau cerebral hemorrhage in 1945. One president resigned from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_the_United_States

President of the United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For the rock band, see Presidents of the United States of America The President of the United States is the head of state of the United States . Under the U.S. Constitution , the President is also the chief executive of the federal government and commander in chief of the armed forces . The president is the principal elected representative of the U.S. citizenry. Because of the superpower status of the United States, the American President is often dubbed "the most powerful person on earth" and the current occupant is often one of the world's best-known figures. During the Cold War , the President was sometimes referred to as "the leader of the free world," a phrase that is still occasionally invoked today. Table of contents 1 Requirements to hold office 2 Presidential elections 3 Presidential powers 3.1 Presidential executive powers ... edit Requirements to hold office Section one of Article II of the U.S. Constitution establishes the requirements one must meet in order to become President: The president must be a natural-born citizen of the United States, at least 35 years of age, and a resident of the United States for 14 years. The Constitution also allowed any U.S. citizens at the time of the adoption of the Constitution to be eligible for the Presidency.

75. MSN Encarta - Madison, James Aaron Burr then a us senator says that the great called the Quids opposed him andnominated james Monroe But madison kept the support of all but a small group http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761576510_2/Madison_James.html

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76. Reader's Companion To American History - -MADISON, JAMES madison, james. colorful but most important of America s Founding Fathers, madisonmay rightly architect of the political system defined by the us Constitution. http://college.hmco.com/history/readerscomp/rcah/html/ah_055400_madisonjames.htm

Entries Publication Data Advisory Board Contributors ... World Civilizations The Reader's Companion to American History MADISON, JAMES , fourth president of the United States and political theorist. One of the less colorful but most important of America's Founding Fathers, Madison may rightly be considered the principal architect of the political system defined by the U.S. Constitution. His extraordinary career in public life extended over forty years, intersecting every major phase of the history of the American Revolution and the early Republic. Although he served in a number of high offices, including secretary of state (1801-1809) and president (1809-1817), he is best remembered for his accomplishments as a political theorist and for his related role in launching the Constitution during the late 1780s and early 1790s. Historians generally recognize the soft-spoken, diminutive, and scholarly Madison as the best prepared and most influential of the delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. Drawing on his extensive study of past republics, as well as his recent experience as a delegate to both the Virginia legislature and the national Congress under the Articles of Confederation, Madison led the search at Philadelphia for what he later called "a republican remedy for the diseases most incident to republican government." He hoped that by creating a new national government that rested directly on the people rather than on the states, the delegates could overcome the factional disorder, confusion, and injustice that prevailed during the postrevolutionary years without endangering liberty or compromising the American commitment to representative government.

77. The War Of 1812 james madison was born in 1751, the first of twelve madison considered leaving Congressto enjoy his new During the early 19th century, us trading vessels were http://www.galafilm.com/1812/e/people/madison.html

James Madison American President Madison tried to garner popular support for the war effort Despite diplomatic efforts, President James Madison was unable to stave off war, and once it began, he couldn't unite the country in favour of the conflict. James Madison was born in 1751, the first of twelve children born into a Virginian plantation family. He was a serious young man who favoured intellectual pursuits over the frolicking and drinking of his peers. Madison had his first taste of public service at the age of twenty-five when he was elected to the Convention which developed Virginia's first Constitution and Declaration of Rights. Madison was then elected to the newly created Virginia House of Delegates, where he began a lifelong friendship with Thomas Jefferson Madison soon took his intellectual and political talents to the national stage. He served as a member of the Continental Congress in Philadelphia and as a major contributor to the Constitutional Convention. As a member of the newly-created House of Representatives, Madison wrote a Bill of Rights which was later ratified by three-quarters of the states. In 1794, he married a charming Quaker widow named

78. The Presidents Of The USA - EnchantedLearning.com 4. james madison (17511836), Democratic-Republican, 1809-1817, George Bush (1924-), Republican, 1989-1993, james Danforth (Dan the names of all the us Presidents in http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/pres/list.shtml

EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site. As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages. Click here to learn more. (Already a member? Click here. President's Day Activities EnchantedLearning.com The Presidents of the United States of America from George Washington to George W. Bush Abraham Lincoln President Party Term as President Vice-President George Washington None, Federalist John Adams John Adams Federalist Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Democratic-Republican Aaron Burr, George Clinton James Madison Democratic-Republican George Clinton, Elbridge Gerry 5. James Monroe (1758-1831) Democratic-Republican Daniel Tompkins John Quincy Adams Democratic-Republican John Calhoun 7. Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) Democrat John Calhoun, Martin van Buren 8. Martin van Buren (1782-1862) Democrat Richard Johnson 9. William H. Harrison (1773-1841) Whig John Tyler 10. John Tyler (1790-1862) Whig 11. James K. Polk (1795-1849) Democrat George Dallas 12. Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) Whig Millard Fillmore 13. Millard Fillmore (1800-1874)

79. James Madisn years before replacing him with james Monroe. supported Jefferson s wartime shippingembargo, madison reversed his should stop interfering with us commerce and http://ragz-international.com/james_madison.htm

Main American Revolution Page James Madison Irving Brant: Member, Advisory Board, James Madison Papers, University of Chicago. Council Member, Institute of Early American History and Culture, 1959–62. Author of James Madison (6 vol.) and others. John Adams Franklin A. Hamilton John Hancock ... G. Washington Care to express an opinion on a current or past historical event? Need to ask a question from our many visitors? Just visit our Forum and leave your message. Forum Weekly Poll This site is made possible by the support and generous contributions of : Hansen Managing the Foundations of Civilization Providing citizen relationship management software for state and local government s b. March 16 [March 5, Old Style], 1751, Port Conway Va. U.S. ] d. June 28, 1836 Montpelier Va. U.S. fourth president of the United States (1809-17) and one of the founding fathers of his country. At the Constitutional Convention (1787) he influenced the planning and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and collaborated with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay in the publication of The Federalist Papers. As a member of the new House of Representatives, he sponsored the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, commonly called the Bill of Rights. He was secretary of state under President Thomas Jefferson when the Louisiana Territory was purchased from France . The War of 1812 was fought during his presidency.

80. James Madison for permanent demilitarization of the frontier between the us and Canada. member ofthe socalled Virginia dynasty, james Monroe, madison retired in 1817 http://www.virtualology.com/usconstitution.info/MADISONJAMES.COM/

You are in: Museum of History Hall of USA US Constitution James Madison James Madison Virginia Delegate James Madison, considered the Father of the Constitution of the United States, is considered by many to be its foremost architect. He was a leading theorist of republican government and was one of the founders of the Jeffersonian Republican Party in the 1790s. In 1809, he became the fourth president of the United States. Madison, the son of a wealthy planter, had depended on a system of slavery that he was never able to reconcile with his republican ideals. He graduated from the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) in 1771, and in 1776 he was elected to the Virginia Convention. When called to consider the relationship of the colonies to Great Britain, he strongly urged independence. As the American Revolution approached, Madison served on the Orange County Committee of Safety. Two years later he was elected to the Virginia convention that voted for independence and that drafted a constitution for the new state. In the debates on the constitution, he successfully changed a clause guaranteeing religious toleration into a general statement of "liberty of conscience for all." During 1778 and 1779 he served on the council of state under governors Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson. Elected to the Continental Congress in December 1779, Madison became a leader of the so-called nationalist group, which advocated a strong central government. By the time he retired from Congress in 1783, he was regarded as its best-informed and most effective legislator and debater. Three years in the Virginia legislature, 1784 to 1786, convinced him that the Articles of Confederation were too weak to bind the states together in the face of domestic and foreign threats.

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