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James Madison

Presidents, 1751-1836

James Madison was born at Port Conway, Virginia, and spent his youth on his father’s estate, Montpelier. In 1722, he graduated from the College of New Jersey (later Princeton University). Real or imagined health problems – which would span his life – plagued young Madison, but they also gave him time to become a student of government and political philosophy.James Madison

In 1774, Madison served on the local committee of public safety, allying with other patriots in opposing British policies. Two years later, he attended the Virginia Convention, aided in drafting the state’s new constitution and formed a permanent bond with Thomas Jefferson.

From 1780 to 1784, Madison served in the Continental Congress and became an influential delegate despite his youth. Later he was a member of the state assembly and worked with Jefferson to establish full religious liberty in Virginia. Madison’s experience in Congress convinced him of the need for a stronger central government, leading him to participation in the Mount Vernon Conference (1785), the Annapolis Convention (1786), and finally the Constitutional Convention (1787). His knowledge and dedication enabled him to make a tremendous contribution to the drafting of the new constitution, earning him the title “Father of the Constitution.”

Madison was also active in the ratification effort, collaborating with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay in writing The Federalist, a penetrating analysis of the constitution. In Virginia, Madison was effective in countering the anti-Federalism of Patrick Henry.

From 1789 to 1797, Madison was a prominent member of Congress. He authored the Virginia Resolutions (1798), which opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts. In 1801, Madison became secretary of state under Jefferson and was rewarded with his predecessor’s support for the presidency in the Election of 1808. Madison’s administration was dominated by the War of 1812; he was not a distinguished wartime leader.

In 1817, Madison retired to Montpelier and lived quietly for the remainder of his life, emerging to help draft a new constitution for Virginia and assist Jefferson with the establishment of the University of Virginia.

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