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James Madison
4th President of the United States
March 4, 1809 to March 3, 1817
NE Corner of 7th and St. Joseph Streets
Born: March 16, 1751, in Port Conway, Virginia
Died: June 28, 1836, at Montpelier, Virginia
Nickname: "Father of the Constitution"
At 5 feet, 4 inches and less than 100 pounds, he was the shortest and lightest president.
Madison was the first president who had prior service as a congressman.
During the War of 1812, Madison was under enemy fire. He was the first president to be in that situation.
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