1. “The Great Little Madison”
Born: March 16, 1751 in Port Conway Virginia
Parents: James and Nelly Rose (Conway)
Wife: Dorothea (Dolly) Dandridge
Children: None, but 2 stepson’s from his wife’s previous marriage.

2. Madison’s Legacy
Madison is considered to be one of the most important of the Founding Fathers, and was the chief architect of the constitution which has governed the U.S. for well over 200 years.
As a president, Madison largely limited the power of the executive branch, as he intended to do, with the exception being his acceptance of the Second Bank of the United States.
Madison was not a good wartime president, but the “Era of Good Feelings” that began at the end of his presidency made him popular as he left office.

3. Thomas Jefferson
Years in Office:

4. Thomas Jefferson’s Accomplishments
Wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence
Wrote the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom
Created the University of Virginia
Served as an ambassador to Europe from the United States

6. John Hancock