National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: James Madison: From Father of the Constitution to President
In this Curriculum Unit, students will consider "James Madison: From Father of the Constitution to President" in 4 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Read Works
Read Works: American Government James Madison
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage contains biographical information on "Father of the United States Constitution" and former United States President, James Madison. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: James Madison
Facts, biography, and accomplishments of the life of James Madison and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: James Madison
Overview and biographical facts on the life of James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution".
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President James Madison for Kids
Explore more about the life story of James Madison who was the 4th president of the United States on this site.
Patsy Stevens
Garden of Praise: Biographies for Kids: James Madison
A great early elementary-level site for biographical information on James Madison. Definitions and pronunciation guides are provided for words that may be unfamiliar to beginning readers. Includes links to biographies of other presidents.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Dolley Madison
The life of Dolly Madison, First Lady, and wife of the fourth President of the United State, James Madison, is documented in the video described on this website.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Madison, James, Jr. 1751 1836
Biographical information on the political career of James Madison, a Delegate and a Representative from Virginia and 4th President of the United States.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Dolley Madison
Biographical essay on Dolley Madison, wife of President James Madison. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
Baertracks
Creative Quotations: James Madison
Look here for 15 quotes written or spoken by James Madison. References are given for each quote at the bottom of the page.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Madison: Foreign Affairs
Brief overview of the events leading up to the War of 1812, of select events from the course of the war, and of the war's aftermath.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Life Before the Presidency
Scroll through this article on the events of James Monroe's life before he became President, to find information about his actions as Secretary of State and Secretary of War in James Madison's Cabinet.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: James Madison
Brief biographical sketch of America's fourth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: President Madison's 1812 War Message
In this Curriculum Unit, learners will consider "President Madison's 1812 War Message" in 3 Lessons. The unit also includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Cast Your Vote 1812
It is May 1812. America is on the brink of war and President James Madison is encouraging you to listen to different perspectives of possible outcomes. What do you think of the issues- and the decision to go to war? Listen and read about...
Digital History
Digital History: Jeffersonians in Office [Pdf]
This is a great overview of both the Jefferson Administration and the Madison administration. Read about the Louisiana Purchase, trade problems, the War of 1812, and the downfall of the Federalists. A great resource. [pdf]
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1808
Online resource that provides electoral data for the presidential election of 1808 won by James Madison.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1812
Online resource that provides detailed electoral data for the presidential election of 1812 won by James Madison.
Other
Women in History: Dolley Madison
Biographical sketch of Dolley Madison includes facts, accomplishments, and links to additional websites for exploring Dolley Madison's letters and her home at Montpelier.
Other
4 Law School: Marbury v. Madison
This article breaks down the facts of the Marbury v. Madison case, and briefly summarizes the Justices' opinions.