(1751-1836)
James Madison believed in the importance of having a United States constitution. He kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention after the Revolutionary War. His skills at compromise helped the delegates reach agreement during the difficult process of writing the Constitution of the United States of America. This earned him the title “Father of the Constitution.”
Learn the Preamble (beginning) of the U.S. Constitution:
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
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James Madison became the 4th President of the United States.
Works Cited:
"The White House: Biography of James Madison."
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/jm4.html
(Accessed April 14, 2005)
"The National Guard: Image Galleries: Presidential Series."
http://www.ngb.army.mil/gallery/presidential/madison.asp
(Accessed April 14, 2005)
"The United States Constitution."
http://www.house.gov/Constitution/Constitution.html
(Accessed April 14, 2005)
"Schoolhouse Rock Site: America Rock The Preamble."
http://www.school-house-rock.com/Prea.html
(Accessed April 14, 2005)