http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison See pictures from the life and presidency of James Madison. en Copyright 2013, History.com Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT History.com 2013-05-21T04:00:00Z en Copyright 2013, History.com http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo1 President James Madison was born on March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, Virginia. http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo1 http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo2 Monroe was a key drafter of the U.S Constitution and the Bill of Rights http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo2 http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo3 His wife Dolley proved a spirited and gregarious White House hostess whose highly visible presence in Washington set the stage for future First Ladies. http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo3 http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo4 As President, Monroe's biggest crisis The War of 1812 raged between America and Britain. http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo4 http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo5 The British attack on Washington, D.C. was a major setback during the War of 1812. http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo5 http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo6 During the War of 1812, the original White House (pictured) was destroyed by British Troops. http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo6 http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo7 Madison's wife Dolly was famous for saving important government papers and a portrait of George Washington before the White House burned down. http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo7 http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo8 America emerged victorious in the "second war of independence" against Britain and as a result gained a stronger sense of national identity. http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo8 http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo9 Dolly Madison passed away in Washington, D.C. in 1849 at the age of 81 http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo9 http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo10 Madison retired from the presidency to his estate in Virginia. He died peacefully on June 28, 1836 at the age of 85. http://www.history.com/photos/james-madison/photo10