1. Leila 4 th Grade

2. Introduction Born: March 16 th,1775 in Port Conway, Virginia Died: June 28 th, 1836 in Virginia Elected: March 4 th, 1804 Political Party: Democrat/Republican Interesting Facts: * James Madison was the smallest U.S. President (He was 5’ 6”). *In 1752, Great Britain adopted a new calendar. This changed Madison’s birthday from March 4 th to March 16 th.

3. Early Life: Family + Education slide 1 James was the oldest of 12 siblings His dad was also named James Madison His mom’s name was Eleanor “Nelly” Conway His mom homeschooled him by teaching him to read and write James fell in love with reading

4. Early Life: Family + Education slide 2 When James was 11 he went to Donald Robertson’s boarding school At 16 James studied with a tutor named Thomas Martin… After 2 years of studying he was ready for college Martin encouraged James to attend the College of New Jersey… Later he moved to New Jersey

5. Family Life James married a widow named Dolly Payne Todd From Dolly’s first marriage she had a son named John Payne Todd

6. The Election James’ vice presidents was George Clinton James ran against Charles C. Pinckney of South Carolina

7. Life Accomplishments James was elected to the Orange County Committee of Safety He was reelected president in the War of 1812

8. Interesting Facts James Madison was the shortest president In 1814, British soldiers set fire to the White House. Dolly saved a painting of George Washington When Madison was president Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star-Spangled Banner” In 1752 Great Britain adopted a new calendar which changed his birthday

9. Work Cited http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/a0855114. html http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/a0855114. html Gunderson, Megan. James Madison. 2009