James Madison

Born March 16, 1751 in VA

Died June 28, 1836

• 4^th President of the United States.

• Known as the “Father of the Constitution” and “Father of the Bill of Rights” and was also a key author of The Federalist Papers.

• President during costly and largely ineffective War of 1812.

• Firmly believed in an individual’s freedom and liberty.

 “All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.”