Mr. Madison on Flickr

Do we still show Mr. Madison some love too?

For the answer, keep going!

Mr. Madison’s Money

While Thomas Jefferson earned only a measly (though still-circulated) $2 bill, James Madison scored the third highest denomination in U.S. money history (not counting this novelty bill) when his likeness was placed on the $5000 bill.

Preamble to the Constitution

I recently blogged about an “update” of the preamble to the Constitution that was sent to me which I found provocative and interesting, but don’t agree with 100%. Seeing the number of visits it was receiving, however, I wanted to steer people toward the original which I wholeheartedly support and can get behind 100%. And it is the one that counts, after all.

Who was the first child born in the White House?

Who was the first child born in the White House?

Which is your favorite Founding Father author?

One of the Best Men Who Ever Lived

There is an excellent article over at the American Presidents Blog on Dolly and James Madison as seen through the eyes of a former slave.

TJ on Friendship

When Thomas Jefferson died, he left to his friend and protege James Madison

“my gold mounted walking staff of animal horn as a token of cordial and affectionate friendship”.

 

Source: Constitution Facts
Photo by Simon Davison

Mr. Madison’s War- The Cheapest American War in History

Even though it was pretty much a draw, and not the startling victory that was the American Revolution, the War of 1812 does have the distinction of being the cheapest in American History! According to the Bound Dragon blog, the roughly two and a half year skirmish with our former British overloards cost only half  the price tag of the Mexican War, one quarter of the Revolutionary War, and nearly a hundred times less than the Gulf War. Sure, the see-saw, back and forth action allowed neither side to gather enough momentum to pull out the victory, but then President James Madison sure knew how to get the most war for the dollar!

Go here to see the list. 
Follow the links below for more on Mr. Madison’s War:

Gatewayno

Wikipedia

History Central

Image courtesy of cliff1066

“Little Monticello” Restoration Revisited

We chronicled the recently completed renovations over at the Madison’s Montpelier home. Here’s another perspective on it over at the American Presidents Blog. Click here to read about it.

And while your there, be sure to vote for the most consequential presidential election. The 1800 election, won by President Jefferson is currently in 3rd place in the poll.

Source: American Presidents Blog

Madison For Resident

The latest issue of the Hook (a local free paper in Charlottesville, VA) has a cover story on the painstaking renovation work being done on Montpelier, James and Dolly Madison’s “little Monticello”. Its called “Madison for Resident” and its worth checking out.

A lot of loving care goes into a restoration project of this magnitude. It often takes years to figure out how they built it let alone learn the skills to do it. People with a lot of dedication put in a lot of years to get it as accurate as possible. Poplar Forest (Jefferson’s vacation home) is going under a similiar process (go here to read about it).

To read the article and see lots of pics, go here.

Don’t miss Herb Barger’s comments at the bottom of the online page involving a very controversial Jefferson-related topic. (Mr. Barger has a website (who doesn’t!?!) regarding this controversial topic. Go here to visit.)