A planter himself, James Madison would find himself becoming the youngest member of the Continental Congress. Though he spoke softly and was small in stature, he emerged a respected leader in Congress, developing a reputation as a hard worker and careful planner. On March 4, 1809, James Madison took the oath of office in Washington, D.C. This would be the first time that an Inaugural Ball was held. It took place at Long's Hotel, where tickets to the event cost $4 each. His annual salary was $25,000. He would serve two terms as president from 1809 to 1817. On March 3, 1817, James Madison's tenure as president would end. On June 28, 1836, he died at 85 years of age in Montpelier, Virginia.
James Madison's Administration
First Lady: Dolley Madison, married September 15, 1794
Vice President: George Clinton (1809-12); Elbridge Gerry (1813-14)
Secretaries of State:
James Monroe (1811-17
Secretaries of the Treasury:
George W. Campbell (1814)
Alexander J. Dallas (1814-16)
William H. Crawford (1816-17)
Secretaries of War:
John Armstrong (1813-14)
James Monroe (1814-15)
William H. Crawford (1815-16)
Attorneys General:
William Pinkney (1812-14)
Richard Rush (1814-17)
Secretaries of the Navy:
William Jones (1813-14)
Benjamin W. Crowninshield (1815-17)
Inaugural Information
Seventh Inaugural Ceremonies, March 4, 1813
For more information on President James Madison, check out these resources...
James Madison, White House
American President: James Madison, Miller Center, University of Virginia
James Madisonn, POTUS, Internet Public Library
James Madison Papers (1723-1836), Library of Congress
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