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