James Madison
By: Katherine Forbes
James Madison was a very influential President. He was the fourth President and made many major contributions to the United States of America, as well as his home state of Virginia. He helped frame the Virginia Constitution and also represented Virginia in the Continental Congress. In 1781 he helped ratify the Constitution by participating in the Constitutional Convention and writing the Federalist Papers. Madison was also elected to the House of Representatives (served through Washington's campaign), and entered the cabinet as Secretary of State. To many people, this President does not stick out in their minds, but to do as many things as he did in his life time, and work your way through the ranks like he did, is admirable. If people take the time to look back on this historic President's terms, they will figure out that he is remembered for two things. His contributions in ratifying the Constitution, and serving two terms and serving two terms.
Works Cited
"James Madison." The White House . The White House. 15 Mar. 2006 <http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/jm4.html>.