James Madison

Slide 11 quote

Remember: "The purpose of the constitution is to restrict the majority's ability to harm a minority"

Slide 10 Death

As I got older, in my eighties, rheumatoid arthritis made my joints stiff and tender. I spend most of my time in my bedroom. I took the last breath after having the final breakfast of my life on June 20th, 1836.

Slide 5 Hardships & Obstacles

As I mentioned earlier, I was always with my mother as I was sick from seizures until my adulthood. in my 2nd term, I led the difficult times of the war in 1812. American troops were able to fight back British attacks in New York, Baltimore, and New Orleans. At the end of my presidency times, our country regained peace and prosperity/economically successful and gained a heightened pride feeling.

Slide 1 Introduction

Good Morning, Everyone! I James Madison proud to be your 4th president

Slide 7 Contribution

I Argued strongly for a central Government to unify the nation How I did it? I recreated the constitution with my friends. Then I wrote 85 essays along with my friends, John Jay & Alexander Hamilton to ratify/approve this constitution by all the states. that's how I got my nickname, the "Father of the Constitution or founding father" Furthermore, I introduced the amendments or it is known as the bill of rights such as the freedom of speech.

slide 12 conclusion

I am grateful for The Bill of Rights because we get to talk about whatever we think is unfair as a citizen of the United States

Slide 6 Interesting facts

I enjoyed playing chess and reading books. I was a Ninja in writing. I used codes and ciphers to protect political secrets in the letters especially to President Jefferson. I loved ice cream. I & my wife was famous in serving Ice cream in the white house. I also made 2 story ice house underneath the temple at Montpelier- "ice cream all summer long"!

Slide 4 Adulthood

I graduated from Princeton University at the age of 20, and I was one of the first graduates of Princeton University. My first job: In 1774, I took a seat on the Orange County Committee of Safety. I was more of a writer than a fighter. In 1794, I married Dolley Payne.i had no children. In 1808, I served my first term in the white house and got re-elected to serve my second term. I retired from the public duties and had the rest of the time in Montpelier with my family.

Slide 2 Childhood

I was born in my Grandma's house, Port Conway, Virginia. I was born on March 16th, 1751. My father James Madison Sr. was a wealthy planter from Virginia. My mother, Nelly Madison took care of me as I was having seizures in my childhood. I was the oldest of 12 children. I only had 4 sisters and 5 brothers alive.

slide 9 Important Events In James Madison's Life

In the 1812 war, White house was burned down. before my 2nd term ended, White house was refurbished. Do you Know, The U.S. National Anthem " The Star-Spangled Banner" was written during the 1812 war. The National Motto " In God, We Trust" originated from these lyrics. in my 2nd term, The Barbary war 1815 occurred. I urged Congress to enact a Protective tariff of 1816 that is 25% taxed foreign goods to promote home-produced goods

Slide 8 dollar bill

My face appears on the $5,000 bill & discontinued in 1969

Slide 3 Picture house

This is my home. it was at Montpelier, Orange County Virginia.