James Madison

Biography of Vice President Elbridge Gerry (1813-1814)

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Presidency of James Madison

Biography by Mark O. Hatfield, with the Senate Historical Office. Vice Presidents of the United States, 1789-1993    » read more »

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Biography of President James Madison (1809 - 1817)


James Madison (1809 - 1817)

At his inauguration, James Madison, a small, wizened man, appeared old and worn; Washington Irving described him as "but a withered little apple-John." But whatever his deficiencies in charm, Madison's buxom wife Dolley compensated for them with her warmth and gaiety. She was the toast of Washington.    » read more »

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