James Madison
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4th President of the United States
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| In office March 4, 1809 – March 3, 1817 |
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| Vice President(s) | George Clinton; Elbridge Gerry |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Jefferson |
| Succeeded by | James Monroe |
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| Born | March 16, 1751 Port Conway, Virginia |
| Died | June 28, 1836 Montpelier, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse | Dolley Todd Madison |
James Madison (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was the fourth President of the United States.
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[edit] Family
He was the oldest of 12 children. His mother and father were James Madison Sr. and Eleanor Rose "Nellie" Conway.
Madison married Dolley Todd Madison in 1794.
[edit] Political life
Madison started his career in the Virginia state legislature. Madison learned many things from Thomas Jefferson. Madison wanted a strong federal government. He was a member of the meeting that formed the current United States Constitution. Madison is called the "Father of the Constitution" because he helped write a large part of it. Madison helped to get people to approve the Constitution.
Madison was elected to the United States House of Representatives. Madison helped write the first laws for the United States. Madison also was the main writer of the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
Madison and Jefferson were good friends and helped create the Democratic-Republican Party who wanted a weak federal government.
Madison was selected by Jefferson to be his Secretary of State.
[edit] Presidency
Madison was selected by his political party be the Democratic-Republican candidate for president in 1808. He won that election and the next election in 1812.
The War of 1812 started while Madison was president. Madison wanted the war. The war caused Madison to want a stronger government than he had before.
[edit] Later life
Madison retired to Virginia after his second term. Madison died on June 28, 1836.
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