James Madison

James Madison

James Madison, Jr. an American statesman and political theorist. He was the fourth President of the United States (1809–1817) and is hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” for being the primary author of the United States Constitution and the author of the United States Bill of Rights. He was born at Belle Grove Plantation near Port Conway, Virginia on March 16, 1751. He grew up as the oldest of twelve children. His father, James Madison, Sr. was a tobacco planter .James Madison was one of the Founding Fathers. He presided over the War of 1812, wherein much of Washington D.C. was burnt down; fortunately for him this happened after he had already been elected to a second term. Many things were named after him, including New York City's Madison Square Garden. Also, there are brands of ice cream and snack cakes named after his wife, Dolley (a famous hostess). He was one of the main authors of the Constitution (more like the main author, really). He also wrote more than a third of the Federalist Papers that supported its ratification, and was responsible for the Bill of Rights, which won support of the Constitution from several wavering states via the addition of the first ten amendments. Known as both "Father of the Constitution" and "Father of the Bill of Rights", though he protested that first one. Known also for being both exceedingly shy and exceedingly short. Exceedingly exceedingly short. In fact, at 5 feet 4 inches (163 centimeters), he's still today the shortest person to ever serve as President. One of only two Presidents from Princeton University, in contrast to the cavalcade of Harvard and Yale alums who've had the job. Of the two, Madison is definitely the good one.

James Madison
James Madison
James Madison
James Madison
James Madison