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James Madison was born on this date, to James Madison Sr. and Nellie Conway . . He was born in Port Conway, Virginia. He later grew to be 5’4” and 100 lbs!
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James Madison was chosen for Council of State and served until 1779
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James Madison became a delegate.
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James Madison attended the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in May of 1787.
Wrote the Virginia Plan. -
James Madison was elected into the House of Representatives
He wrote the Bill Of Rights on June 8th. -
James Madison became Secretary of State and served until 1809. He was appointed March 5th, started duty May 2nd, ended March 3rd, 1809).
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James Madison became President in March of 1809 and served until March of 1817.
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James Madison used soldiers to capture West Florida from Spain. He claimed it as part of the Louisana Territory, (which was bought in 1803) this happened on October 27th, 1810)
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In August 1814, Great Britain burned down Washington, D.C., James Madison escaped.
America created a peace treaty with Great Britain (as James Madison was President).
August 24, 1814 James Madison was at the battle of Bladensburg, Maryland with the American Militia. -
James Madison helped found the Democratic party in 1828, along with Thomas Jefferson. (January 8th)
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James Madison died on June 28th, 1836 from Congestive Heart Failure.