James Madison

The fourth President of the United States, James Madison (1751-1836) is known as “The Father of the Constitution" for his efforts in drafting and promoting both the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. An author of the Federalist Papers, he came to oppose Hamilton's vision of a strong central government and instead partnered with Thomas Jefferson to found the Democratic-Republican Party. During his time as President, Madison led the nation into the War of 1812, which exposed flaws in the fledgling country. As a result, Madison became a supporter of a stronger central government and a national bank, which previously he had opposed.

Appearances

 * Tom Clancy's The Division 2