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    “Father of the Constitution” and the Impact He Has On People Today (Biographic Sketch) James Madison Jr. was born on March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia. His father, James Madison Sr., was a wealthy Virginia plantation owner, an educator, and an Enlightenment scholar who served as the President of the College William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. His mother, Nelly Conway Madison, was the daughter of a prominent planter and tobacco merchant Francis Conway. James Madison Jr., was the one of twelve children, however only six of his siblings survived adolescence. Not much is known about James Madison Jr. childhood years since most of childhood was spent on Montpelier the family plantation until age 12 when he left for Robertson’s…

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    When compared to his historical peers, James Madison was boring. George Washington was the face of America, the glorious leader of the revolution. Thomas Jefferson was cool, composed, and greatly respected across the colonies. Alexander Hamilton was a brash, abrasive veteran, fearless in any situation. Madison, on the other hand, was the shadow behind Washington and Jefferson, supporting them while they stood in the limelight. Madison was never the one to deliver great speeches, even if composed…

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    James Madison the president who got the white house burned down and started the war of 1812. James Madison was born on March 16, 1751 in Port Conway. He grew up the oldest of 12 kids. He lived on the Mount Pleasant plantation in Orange County, Virginia. When he reach adulthood the Mount Pleasant plantation was passed on to him. After the plantation was passed on to him he bought more land and slaves.In 1794 James Madison married Dolly Payne Todd who was a 26 year old widow. Before becoming…

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    person known as James Madison. Throughout his career, he has shown great intelligence, honor, and musing. The time that he has put into this country has been effective since he took over some parts in his career. Based on research and databases, will uncover the truth of how he has really help reshape how United States is here today. Throughout this paper, there will be key parts that will be going to cover. Will be discussing on how James Madison went from being ineffective to becoming one of…

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    James Madison was born on March 16, 1751. Later in life he served as our fourth president from 1809 - 1817 (eight years). Almost 20 years later he died on June 28, 1836 at the age of 85. He once proclaimed, “Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives”. Which leads us into the amazing life he lived and what he provided for our country. James was born in Port Conway, Virginia. He soon moved to…

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    James Madison is one of the most under-appreciated U.S. presidents and founding fathers in history, in spite of his great accomplishments. These accomplishments aided America in its formation, through its search for independence, and even through its struggle to become a legitimate nation. Just one example of him displaying his passion to make sure America was stable was his optionsition to the Alien and Sedition Act( President John Adams) by him drafting “ the Virginia Resolves, which…

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    James Madison, who was the fourth president of the United States, led the country from March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817. He is known as the “Father of Constitution”, because he wrote the first draft of the United States Constitution. He later became one of the authors of the Bill of Rights. In his first term as president he had to take on the challenge of growing tensions between the U.S and Great Britain. In my opinion Madison was more of a writer than a fighter. Before the big war of 1812…

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    James Madison Biography Research Paper James Madison was a founding father who served as two terms as the fourth president of the United States of America. He was a supporter for a strong federal government, as he wrote first drafts of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. This earned Madison the nickname, “Father of the Constitution.” Madison is most famous for co-writing the Federalist Papers, co-founding the Democratic-Republican Party, and initiating the War of 1812 against Britain. James…

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    James Madison, also known as “The Father on the Constitution”, contributed to quite a few intellectual events in the United States. Madison was an intelligent man with bright ideas that helped this country become the one it is today. With all his appearances to debates, committee meetings, and being elected in conventions, he was able to present us the federal government we have today and some of our basic rights. James Madison’s life and times, before, during, and after presidency is now…

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    Madison has a very strange background; He came from a very wealthy family whom of which owned plantations. Although he was well of, he had very poor health and would become ill very easily. James Madison excelled in school and seemed to have a brain that was way beyond his peers. Not only did he study at multiple schools but he had personal teachers at home, so it was no wonder that he was at the top of all of his academics. He eventually attended a college, Princeton, in New Jersey. He had no…

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