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    James Madison was born in 1751 and served as the 4th U.S. President from 1809-1817. He is known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution. During his presidency, Madison declared war on Britain in 1812, oversaw the invasion of Canada, and survived the White House being burned in the War of 1812.

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    James Madison was born in 1751 and served as the 4th U.S. President from 1809-1817. He is known as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the U.S. Constitution. During his presidency, Madison declared war on Britain in 1812, oversaw the invasion of Canada, and survived the White House being burned in the War of 1812.

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    James Madison

    BONNIE BARLOW

    Brief

    Born March 16, 1751

    Died June 28, 1836

    4th U.S. President

    Term March 4th, 1809-March 4th 1817

    Father of the constitution

    Spouse Dolley Payne Todd Madison

    Before Presidency

    Wealthy family

    Fear of Indian attacks growing up

    College of New Jersey/Princeton University

    Knew Greek and Latin by college

    Studied law after

    Took seat on local safety committee

    Election

    Democratic/Republican party

    George Clinton running mate

    Also served under Jefferson

    Won 122 to 47 and states 12 to 5

    Policy and Presidency

    Occupy West Florida

    Declaration of war against Britain -- 1812

    Invasion into Canada

    White House fire

    References

    http://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/presidents/jamesmadison

    http://millercenter.org/president/madison/essays/biography/2

    En.Wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1808

    Millercenter.org/president/Madison/key-events

    Www.history.com/topics/war-of-1812

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