04.James Madison

James Madison

(The 4th President of United States)

James Madison - The 4th President of United States

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Born                        : 16 March of 1751 at Virginia, America 

Died                        : 28 June of 1836 at Virginia, America 

Age when Died         : 85 Years

Presidency Period     : March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817

  

Political Party           : Democratic-Republican

Vice president          : George Clinton & Elbridge Gerry

  -Source from: VOA Learning English

James Madison Jr. was an American statesman, legal advisor, ambassador, thinker and Founding Father who Served as the fourth leader of the United States. He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his significant job in drafting and advancing the Constitution of the United States and the United States Bill of Rights.

After the approval of the Constitution, Madison rose as a significant pioneer in the United States House of Representatives and filled in as a nearby counsel to President George Washington. In that position, he regulated the Louisiana Purchase, which multiplied the size of the United States.

After strategic fights and an exchange ban neglected to end British assaults against American transportation, he drove the United States into the War of 1812. The war was an authoritative swamp and finished uncertainly, yet numerous Americans considered it to be an effective "second war of freedom" against Britain.

*        The 5 FACTS you should know about JAMES MADISON.

1.        Madison was Princeton University’s first graduate student.

2.       He was one of the only presidents to accompany troops into battle.

3.      One of Madison’s slaves wrote the first White House memoir.

4.       He was America’s smallest president.

5.       Madison was Key Author of the Bill of Rights

*        Cause of Death – Congestive Heart Failure

*        Spouse - Dolley Payne Todd

*        Children – John Payne Todd (Stepson)

*        Parents – Col. James Madison Sr. (Father), Nelly Conway (Mother)