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It is not easy to appreciate James Madison's importance to American history. His writing avoided the wit and informality that Franklin excelled in, and he left no record of himself by which he could be more intimately known. He led no armies and gave...

James Madison (1751-1836), the fourth president of the United States, was one of the principal founders of America's republican form of government. James Madison lived all his life in the county of Orange, Va., on a 5,000-acre plantation that produced...

(b. March 16, 1751; d. June 28, 1836) Father of the U.S. Constitution, coauthor of The Federalist, draftsman of the Bill of Rights, and fourth President of the United States (1809–1817). James Madison was centrally concerned, throughout his...

Madison, James Excerpt from Hulton Archive/Getty Images.) When the day arrived for the delegates to put their names on the document, Randolph did not sign. Virginia was the most populous and powerful state, so it followed that Virginia would play a...

James Madison is remembered as "the Father of the Constitution." He helped arrange the convention of 1787 at which the Constitution was written. He was a leading promoter and defender of the document during the ratification process, when it had to be...

Madison, James Born March 16, 1751 (Port Conway, Virginia) Died June 28, 1836 (Montpelier, Virginia) U.S. president, secretary of state Between 1780 and 1817, James Madison's overriding goal was the success of American independence. Madison...

James Madison (March 16 1751 – June 28 1836), was an American politician and the fourth President of the United States (1809–1817), and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Considered to be the "Father of the Constitution", he was the...

Mr. M[adison] met us in the Portico [of Montpelier] and gave us a cordial welcome. In the Hall Mrs. Madison received me with open arms and that overflowing kindness and affection which seems a part of her nature. We were at first conducted...

At a time when the religious right has acquired so much influence in our secular government, and servility is praised as the best trait in a patriot by many public officials, Americans ought to turn to the writings of James Madison. Maybe it's...

Tennessee broke up the ACC trio at the top of the AP women's basketball poll and James Madison earned a Top 25 spot for the first time in 19 years.Rutgers and Wisconsin-Green Bay also rejoined the Top 25 on Monday, though neither had been out...

Quarterback _ Tyler Thigpen, 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, senior, Coastal Carolina.Running backs _ Marcus Mason, 5-9, 215, senior, Youngstown State; Arkee Whitlock, 5-10, 195, senior, Southern Illinois.Wide receivers _ David Ball, 6-2, 200, senior, New Hampshire; Alex Watson, 5-10, 180, junior, Northern Arizona.Tight end _ Ben...

In the following essay, Matthews examines Madison's 1792 essay “Property,” claiming that his views on the institution of private property were complex and insightful.

In the following essay, Morgan claims that Madison's views on the merits of representative government have been misinterpreted by scholars.

In the following essay, Koch refutes the negative critical reputation accorded Madison throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and considers the concept of justice as the ultimate goal of Madison's political philosophy.

Discusses James Madison's support of Jefferson's decisions during the Jefferson presidency, while Madison served as Secretary of State. Explores the relationship between the two early American leaders.