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Who took office in 1809?
of James Madison
The presidency of James Madison began on March 4, 1809, when James Madison was inaugurated as President of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1817. Madison, the fourth United States president, took office after defeating Federalist Charles Cotesworth Pinckney decisively in the 1808 presidential election.
Who was elected President in 1809 after Jefferson left office?
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson served as the president of the United States from March 4, 1801 until March 4, 1809. Jefferson assumed the office after defeating incumbent President John Adams in the 1800 presidential election….Presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
| Cabinet | See list |
| Party | Democratic-Republican |
| Election | 1800 1804 |
| Seat | White House |
| James Madison → |
Who were James Madison’s cabinet members?
Cabinet Members Under Madison
| Secretary of State | Robert Smith, 1809 James Monroe, 1811 |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Treasury | Albert Gallatin (Cont.) George W. Campbell, 1814 Alexander J. Dallas, 1814 William H. Crawford, 1816 |
| Secretary of War | William Eustis, 1809 John Armstrong, 1813 James Monroe, 1814 William H. Crawford, 1815 |
What happened during Madison’s presidency?
During his presidency, Madison led the U.S. into the controversial War of 1812 (1812-15) against Great Britain. After two terms in the White House, Madison retired to his Virginia plantation, Montpelier, with his wife Dolley (1768-1849).
Who did Thomas Jefferson run against?
1800 United States presidential election
| Nominee | Thomas Jefferson | John Adams |
| Party | Democratic-Republican | Federalist |
| Home state | Virginia | Massachusetts |
| Running mate | Aaron Burr | Charles C. Pinckney |
| Electoral vote | 73 | 65 |
What was James Madison’s role in the cabinet?
After Jefferson won the 1800 presidential election, Madison served as Secretary of State from 1801 to 1809. In that position, he supervised the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the United States. Madison succeeded Jefferson with a victory in the 1808 presidential election.
Who was John Madison?
James Madison, America’s fourth President (1809-1817), made a major contribution to the ratification of the Constitution by writing The Federalist Papers, along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. In later years, he was referred to as the “Father of the Constitution.”