James Madison James Madison was the fourth president of the United States He was an important political leader He served in the Continental Congress He also helped write the US Constitution As a congressman Madison supported the Bill of Rights Madison became president in 1809 President Madison led the nation through the War of 1812 He served two terms as president He remains one of the most important leaders in American history
The 4th President of the United States James Madison
Timeline 1751 On March 16 James Madison was born in Port Conway Virginia 1787 Madison attended the Constitutional Convention where he helped plan the US Constitution 1780 In March Madison began serving in the Continental Congress 1801 President Thomas Jefferson made Madison secretary of state
The 4th President of the United States James Madison 1812 The War of 1812 began on June 18 Madison was reelected president 1809 On March 4 Madison became the fourth US president 1814 On December 24 the United States and Great Britain signed a treaty to end the War of 1812 1836 On June 28 James Madison died
