James madison biography timeline project

James Madison (4) Event Timeline
03/04/1809 - 03/04/1817

1809

03/04/1809

Inaugural Address.

03/15/1809

U.S. Supreme Court’s Bank of the United States v. Deveaux decision marks the first time corporate rights are examined, granting them the right to sue the federal court.

04/19/1809

Proclaims the Erskine Agreement to reestablish trade between the United States and Great Britain.

05/23/1809

Message to Special Session of Congress. Announces that by virtue of British concessions, commerce between Britain and the U.S. can be renewable after June 10.  He urges that revision of U.S. commercial laws be undertaken. In the message he refers to the Proclamation of 04/19/1809.

08/09/1809

By Proclamation, renews the prohibition of trade between the United States and Great Britain.

11/29/1809

First annual message to Congress.

1810

01/03/1810

Sends Special Message to the House and Senate to call for strengthening of the militia regarding tensions with Spain over West Florida.

01/09/1810

Delivers Special Message to the Senate presenting the ratification of a treaty with the Kickapoo tribe that was concluded the year before on 12/09/1809.

04/16/1810

U.S. Supreme Cou

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Early Years

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James Madison

Founding Father, 4th U.S. president (1809 to 1817)

For other uses, see James Madison (disambiguation).

Not to be confused with James Maddison.

James Madison
Portrait, 1816
In office March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817
Vice President
Preceded by	Thomas Jefferson
Succeeded by	James Monroe
In office May 2, 1801 – March 3, 1809[3]
President	Thomas Jefferson
Preceded by	John Marshall
Succeeded by	Robert Smith
In office March 4, 1789 – March 4, 1797
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	John Dawson
Constituency
In office November 6, 1786 – October 30, 1787
In office March 1, 1781 – November 1, 1783
Born	James Madison Jr. (1751-03-16)March 16, 1751 Port Conway, Virginia, British America
Died	June 28, 1836(1836-06-28) (aged 85) Montpelier, Orange County, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Montpelier, Orange County, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic–Republican
Other political affiliations	Federalist (until 1791)[6][7]
Height	5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Spouse
Parents
Education	College of New Jersey (BA)
Signature
Allegiance	United States
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