James Madison

Gilbert Stuartca. 1821

National Constitution Center
Philadelphia, PA, United States

The eldest child of a wealthy Virginia planter, James Madison served as secretary of state under Thomas Jefferson, his longtime friend and political ally. He later succeeded Jefferson as a two-term president and guided the nation during the War of 1812.

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Title: James Madison
Creator: Gilbert Stuart
Date Created: ca. 1821
Original Source: National Gallery of Art
Rights: National Gallery of Art
Medium: Oil on canvas

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