James Madison Important Facts: 

• Wrote the BIll of Rights

• Largely credited for writing the constitution

• Democratic-Republican

• Served as secretary of state during Jefferson's presidency

• the 4th president

• He died in 1836

• The War of 1812 was nicknamed "Mr. Madison's war:" as many of the states did not want to be involved

James Madison had many accomplishments, such as drafting the Bill of Rights, helping with the writing of the Federalist Papers, and being the fourth president of the United States.  He was very close friends with Thomas Jefferson, and served as his secretary of state during Jefferson's presidency. Madison Also oversaw the Louisiana Purchase.

James Madison fun facts: 

• Madison never weighed more than 100 pounds

• He was the shortest president, standing at 5' 4"

• Their parties were so crowded they were called squeezes

Works Cited: 

Secondary sources:

George Washington's Mount Vernon: James Madison

Kiddle.com: James Madison Facts for Kids

History.com: James Madison

Primary Source

Founders.Archives.Gov: From James Madison to Reverend Thomas Martin