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Madison's Birth
James Madison Jr. was born on March 16th of 1751 at port conway in Orange County , Virginia. James was the eldest of 12 childern to Nelly and James Madison. The Madison's were a wealthy family, owing many slaves and acres of land.
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Princeston
Madison graduated from the Princeton University, after studying many subjects including Greek and Latin, the sciences, geography, mathematics, and law.
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Millitary
Madison was the Lieutenant Colonel for the millitary, although never seeing conbat because of his small stature, -
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Continetal Congress
James Madison served on the Continetal Congress twice, being the youngest ever at 29 during his first term. -
Constitutional Convention
Madison was a deligate for Virginia at the Constitutional Convention in 1787. He presented the Virginia Plan, which helped shape many aspects if the important document. At only 36, Madison played a large role in putting together the nation's Constitution, deeming him the title "the Father of the Consitution".
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Federalist
Under a pen name, Madison, along with Hamillton and Jay, wrote 85 essays to be in the newspaper, persuading the peoople to rally behind ratification.
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Marriage
Madison married Dolley Payne Todd in 1794, and he sayed married to her for the rest of his life. -
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Secretary of State
Madison held the position of Secretary of State for Jefferson, the third President of the United States. -
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U.S. Fourth President
James Madison became America's fourth President, serving for two terms. -
War of 1812
Madison asked Congress to declare war, after the British had siezed American cargo ships. This changed the United States position of nuetrality, thus involving America in the War of 1812.
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End Times
Madison returned back to Virginia to enjoy retirement, where he passed way in Orange County, the same city in which he was born 85 years ago.
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