March 4, 1809: First Inaugural Address - Miller Center
WEBRead the full text of James Madison's speech on March 4, 1809, when he became the fourth president of the United States. He expressed his gratitude, honor, and responsibility, and outlined his principles and policies for peace, neutrality, and republicanism.
Speech in Support of Amendments (1789) | Constitution Center
WEBIn this speech, James Madison argued for proposing amendments to the Constitution to satisfy the public demand for a Bill of Rights. He explained that a Bill of Rights would secure the liberties of the people, appease the Anti-Federalists, and facilitate the …
1789: Madison, Speech Introducing Proposed Amendments to …
WEBJames Madison proposed amendments to the Constitution in 1789, after it was ratified by the states. He argued that amendments should be based on experience and not on theory, and that they should not delay the organization of the government.
James Madison and the Federal Constitutional Convention of …
WEBLearn how James Madison, the "Father of the Constitution", led the way to a new national government in the United States. Explore his notes, essays, and letters on the origins, debates, and ratification of the Constitution.
Madison at the Federal Convention, 27 May–17 September 1787 (E
WEBJan 10, 2002 · Their selection of more than eighty speeches and briefer remarks illustrates the full range of ideas he expressed at the Philadelphia convention. The selected speeches include most of those JM made in June and July, when the convention debated broad general principles.
December 5, 1815: Seventh Annual Message - Miller Center
WEBMadison reports on the war with Algiers, the treaty with Britain, the peace with the Indians, and the military and financial situation of the country. He does not mention the national debt or the debt clock in his speech.
June 19, 1812: Proclamation of a State of War with Great Britain
WEBPresident James Madison announced the declaration of war with Great Britain on June 19, 1812, after Congress authorized it on June 18. The proclamation urged the people to support the war effort and seek a just and honorable peace.
WEBJames Madison Speech in Congress, 8 June 1789. I am sorry to be accessory to the loss of a single moment of time by the house.
First Inaugural Address, [4 March] 1809 - Founders Online
WEBMar 1, 2002 · Docketed on the outer cover, in an unknown hand: “This paper is the Inaugural Speech of President Madison, read by him when inducted into office on the 4th. March 1809. It is the identical copy which he read on that occasion.”.
1791: Madison, Speech on the Bank Bill - Liberty Fund
WEBRead James Madison's argument against the constitutionality of the proposed Bank of the United States in 1791. He challenges the power of Congress to grant charters of incorporation and the interpretation of the general welfare clause.