Talk:James Madison

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In addition to being the shortest President, Madison also weighed the least, at 100 pounds. I suggest this be added to his infobox under his height. Source: https://potus.com/presidential-facts/presidential-weight/

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. POTUS.com is not a reliable source. voorts (talk/contributions) 01:41, 15 November 2023 (UTC)

Politically Bias Language and Ignorance of the Words "Democracy" and "Republic".

"Dissatisfied with the weak national government established by the Articles of Confederation, he helped organize the Constitutional Convention, which produced a new constitution designed to strengthen republican government against democratic assembly."

The word "Republic" comes from Ancient Roman after overthrow of monarchy, where it then became a republic around 500 BC.  The United States became a Republic, when it declared Independence from the British Government and monarchy.  

The word "Democracy" comes from Ancient Greek, where representative from districts would go to the capitol to vote (Not to be confused with direct voting, Referendum). Also traced back to about 500 BC.  

The two are not mutually exclusive.

Maybe someone can phrase it in a more neutral language and logical sentences.

Example: "which produced a new constitution designed to strengthen republican government for (not against) democratic assembly."

. 76.135.37.152 (talk) 03:11, 13 May 2024 (UTC)

"Father of the Constitution" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect Father of the Constitution has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 September 1 § Father of the Constitution until a consensus is reached. estar8806 (talk) ★ 20:33, 1 September 2024 (UTC)

1807 Act

this is the 4th paragraph under the section "Secretary of State"

Early in his tenure, Jefferson was able to maintain cordial relations with both France and Britain, but relations with Britain deteriorated after 1805. The British ended their policy of tolerance towards American shipping and began seizing American goods headed for French ports. They also impressedAmerican sailors, some of whom had originally defected from the British navy, but some of whom had never been British subjects. In response to the attacks, Congress passed the Non-importation Act, which restricted many, but not all, British imports. Tensions with Britain were heightened due to the Chesapeake–Leopard affair, a June 1807 naval confrontation between American and British naval forces, while the French also began attacking American shipping. Madison believed that economic pressure could force the British to end their seizure of American shipped goods, and he and Jefferson convinced Congress to pass the Embargo Act of 1807, which banned all exports to foreign nations. The embargo proved ineffective, unpopular, and difficult to enforce, especially in New England. In March 1809, Congress replaced the embargo with the Non-Intercourse Act, which allowed trade with nations other than Britain and France.

do you think there is any value in adding in there that Madison drafted the 1807 Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves, at the time, Madison was serving as Secretary of State.

the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves was signed into law before the Embargo Act.

   Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves: Signed into law on March 2, 1807, and went into effect on January 1, 1808.

   Embargo Act: Signed into law on December 22, 1807, and went into effect on January 1, 1808.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Randiwilliams1968 (talk • contribs) 05:18, 12 September 2024 (UTC) 

• Pence, K. (2015). The history of slavery and the abolition of the slave trade: From the earliest period to the present time. Routledge. ISBN: 978-0367331912
• Kline, H. (2009). James Madison: The father of the Constitution. Macmillan. ISBN: 978-0375757415

Randiwilliams1968 (talk) 05:13, 12 September 2024 (UTC)