Father of the Constitution & Political Son of Jefferson

25 November 2010

-Here are the collected James Madison papers.

-Go visit the James Madison Museum and Montpelier home in Virginia. Smithsonian Magazine has a great article about Montpelier, and here’s a list of vineyards to visit when you’re in the area.

-A quote on the dangers of war.

-Apparently, the chief executive not quite understanding climate data is not a new thing.

-1952 Topps style baseball card

- Show your sense of style with James Madison earrings

-Here’s a fourth for your presidential bobblehead collection.

-Interesting video from the History Channel on his involvement in the War of 1812.

-Here’s a good review of one of the more interesting books involving Madison.

-Here’s a foundational articleon why the electoral college was instituted, with James Madison as its chief architect.

-In case you don’t remember “Marbury -vs- Madison,” it was a foundational Supreme Court case that’s best described by the author of a book studying it.

-On the list of presidential firsts, James and his wife Dolly were the first to hold an inaugural ball.

Previous Presidents:
1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson

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