James Madison Official Bio

James Madison

James Madison Jr. was an American statesman, diplomat, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. Madison is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights. Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
James Madison has one video in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1999 Vignette.

Appearances by Title:Delegate, Virginia, Constitutional Convention


Videos: 0

Previously

U.S. President, United States
Democratic-Republican c. March 4, 1809 - c. March 4, 1817 Videos: 1 U.S. Representative, Democratic-Republican-VA 15th December 7, 1795 - March 3, 1797 Videos: 0 U.S. Representative, Anti-Administration-VA 15th December 2, 1793 - March 3, 1795 Videos: 0 U.S. Representative, Anti-Administration-VA 5th March 4, 1789 - December 2, 1793 Videos: 0

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