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Title: James Madison by Thomas L. and Brittany A.


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James Madison by Thomas L. and Brittany A.
  • He served in office from 1809 to 1817
  • He was in office 8 years
  • His vice presidents were George Clinton and
    Elbridge Gerry

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Personal Information Family
  • James Madison was his father
  • His wife was Dolly Payne Todd
  • His mother was Nelly Madison
  • He was born 3/16/1751
  • Died 6/28/1836

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What he accomplished before becoming president
  • Member of Virginia Constitutional Convention
  • It was his leader ship in writing the
    Constitution
  • He was a member of Continental Congress

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Why he is remembered
  • He declared war on England in 1812
  • City of Washington was captured and burned by
    British August
  • Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled
    Banner when he was president
  • Treaty of Ghent ended war of 1812 on December 24

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FUN FACTS
  • His nickname was ( Father of the Constitution)
  • Two vice presidents died wile he was president
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