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James Madison

James Madison was the 4th president of the United States. He was the last of the founding fathers to become a US President. Interestingly, he was also the shortest president at 5'4".

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Was James Madison at the constitutional convention?

Yes, indeed. He was one of the principal participants.

What happened to dolly Madison slave paul jennings?

Paul Jennings was James Madison's enslaved manservant. He was part of the Madison household staff at the White House, and was Mr. Madison's personal attendant during his retirement and was present at his death at Montpelier. Jennings began his life as a slave on the Virginia plantation of a U.S. president, and ended it as a free man, employed by the U.S. government, and living in a thriving racially-mixed community in the nation's capitol city.

Along the way he helped rescue the portrait of George Washington before the British burned the White House, was freed by Senator Daniel Webster, became an abolitionist, gave an aged and impoverished Dolley Madison, his former owner, money from his own pocket, authored the first White House memoir, saw his sons fight with the Union Army in the Civil War, and died in northwest Washington at 75.

What was the name of the political party formed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and what were the five beliefs of the party?

The name of the political party formed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison was the Democratic-Republican party. The five beliefs were that there should be a limited national government, a fear of rule by one person or a powerful few, strict interpretation of the Constitution, opposition of a national bank, and their economy would be based on farming.

Was the principle of judicial review established by James Madison?

No. Most people credit the decision in the case Marbury v Madison, 5 US 137 (1803) with establishing the principle of judicial review. James Madison was the respondent (like a defendant) in that case; Chief Justice John Marshall wrote the opinion.

How did other countries view James Madison?

They loved him! He was even re-elected for a second term. The people admired him for his courage and strength even though he was physically feeble.

What is the GPA requirement to get into James Madison University?

they require a 3.7 to get in but im sure if you have less than that and are in athletics and have a good sat score you can get in. i go to jmu now and it is a great school! and the 3.7 is out of 4.0 i put this because i know some schools go to 5.0.

What character traits helped Dolley madison to succeed?

The first lady is the person that helped Dolley Madison succeed. He also helped build the white house.

When did Leigh Madison die?

Leigh Madison died on January 8, 2009, in England, UK of complications from a degenerative neurological condition.

What number president was James Madison?

James Madison was the fourth president of the United States.


James Madison was the 4th President of the United States.

What made James Madison famous?

Well he was the 4th president. he wrote the Constitution, Federalist papers, and the Bill of Rights led the country during the War of 1812

What did James Madison do after he was president?

He retired to his estate of Montpelier. He had trouble making enough money to cover the gambling debts of his adopted son. John Payne Todd. He served on the board and as rector of the University of VA. He repudiated the movements of nullification and secession that had arisen in VA and elsewhere. He helped found the American Colonial Society which a few years later started Liberia. He died at home 19 years after he retired.

What did James Madison give?

James Madison gave birth to the bill of rights

What color was James Madison's eyes?

They are Hazel I think.... no, yeah they are hazel

Did James Monroe win the presidential election of 1816 without support from either James Madison or Thomas Jefferson?

No- both Jefferson and Madison supported Monroe. In fact, Jefferson rode 50 miles to meet Andrew Jackson and convince him not to run against Monroe in 1816.

Who was Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of State?

James Madison was Secretary of State under President Thomas Jefferson. Madison served in that capacity from 1801-1809, then succeed Jefferson as President from 1809-1817.

Who were James Madisons family members?

James Madison only had a wife named Dolly Payne Todd they didn't have children of there own, although Dolley had a son, John Todd. He also had three brothers and three sisters.

Was James a name of one of Marilyn Monroe's siblings?

No, James Monroe was not a part of the Monroe family.