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James Madison
James Madison
James Madison is the fourth US president. He served two terms during his presidency. He was also Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of State before his presidency.
James Madison's House
James Madison's House
His house is on 5,000 acres
The Constitution
The Constitution
He wrote most of the Constitution
Constitution
Constitution
James Madison is known as The Father of the Constitution because he wrote most of it.
James Madison
James Madison created the concept checks and balances and we still use it today.
Dolly Madison
Dolly Madison
Dolly Madison was James Madison's wife. She saved many documents when the White House was burning. She risked her life. She was the first lady during James Madison's presidency. She hosted many dinners and social events.
War of 1812
War of 1812
James Madison led the United States in the war of 1812. The war was against Britain. Britain was arming Native Americans in the war. The war was a tie and ended with no winner.
James Madison's Death
James Madison's Death
James Madison died at the age of 85. He died of Congestive Heart Failure. He was buried at the family cemetery at Montpelier today.
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Authors: Aisley Stoecker and Macey Bowers
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