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James Madison
James Madison was born on March 16, 1751 -
President
James Madison is inaugurated as the fourth President of the United States -
Law
Congress passes a law permitting directed tradewith either France or Briatin -
Reestablish with britian
Madison reestablishes with Britain, meanwhile, the French continue their seizure of American ships -
Madisons offer
After Madison dismisses Secretary of State Robert Smith, James Monroe accepts Madison's offer of the cabinet position -
Madision calls
Madison calls a special session of Congress to convene November 4 in preparation for war against Britain. -
Madision delivers
Madison delivers a tentative war message to Congress, indicating his shift in policy -
Louisiana becomes a state
The British Army commanders said they chose to attack Washington "on account of the greater political effect likely to result". -
The War against England is declared
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Madsion decide
Madison and his cabinet decide to continue with the attempted invasion of Canada. -
The White House and Capitol was burned
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British Revenge
The presidents mansion was burned and the capitol, a very low point for the Americans -
Madision nominates
He nominates James monroe as a sectrectary of war to replace John Armstrong. -
Presents
Madison presents his seventh annual message to Congress, advocating military streamlining, a new national bank, protective tariffs to promote industry, and internal improvements. -
Signs Bill
Madison signs a bill admitting Indiana to statehood -
Madsion eighth annual address
Madsion delivers his eighth annual address to Congress, calling for vigilance in foreign affairs, internal improvements, and the restructuring of the judiciary and executive offices. -
Indiana becomes a state
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Bonus Bill
Madison vetoes Henry Clay's "Bonus Bill" for internal improvements -
Madsion death
James Madsion died because of a heart failure and he was the Founding Father -
The Star-Spangled Banner
Francisco Scott wrote a poem for an experirence that poem became our National Antem