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title: Presidency of James Madison

text: Presidency of James Madison The presidency of James Madison began on March 4, 1809, when James Madison was inaugurated as President of the United States, and ended on March 4, 1817. Madison, the fourth United States president, took office after defeating Federalist Charles Cotesworth Pinckney decisively in the 1808 presidential election. He was re-elected four years later, defeating DeWitt Clinton in the 1812 election. His presidency was dominated by the War of 1812 with Britain. Madison was succeeded by Secretary of State James Monroe, a fellow member of the Democratic-Republican Party. Madison's presidency was dominated by the effects of the

title: Presidency of James Madison

text: failures of leadership could conclude that it was weak and bumbling. Polls of historians and political scientists tend to rank Madison as an above average president. A 2018 poll of the American Political Science Association's Presidents and Executive Politics section ranked Madison as the twelfth best president. A 2017 C-Span poll of historians ranked Madison as the seventeenth best president. A 2006 poll of historians ranked Madison's failure to prevent the War of 1812 as the sixth-worst mistake made by a sitting president. Presidency of James Madison The presidency of James Madison began on March 4, 1809, when James Madison

title: USRC James Madison (1807)

text: ultimate fate is unknown. On 26 June 1807, the Treasury Department of the United states authorized the Baltimore customs collector to build the cutter "James Madison". She was completed in 1808. "James Madison" then sailed from Baltimore on 18 January 1809 to Savannah, Georgia, to take up station there. George Brooks became First mate of "James Madison" on 17 September 1810, and master on 19 December 1811. After the outbreak of the War of 1812 in June, on 5 July, "James Madison" detained the British schooner "Wade" at Amelia Island, which at that time belonged to Spanish Florida. "Wade"s actual

title: James Madison

text: Northwest. After the disastrous start to the War of 1812, Madison accepted a Russian invitation to arbitrate the war and sent Gallatin, John Quincy Adams, and James Bayard to Europe in hopes of quickly ending the war. While Madison worked to end the war, the U.S. experienced some military success, particularly at sea. The United States had built up one of the largest merchant fleets in the world, though it had been partially dismantled under Jefferson and Madison. Madison authorized many of these ships to become privateers in the war, and they captured 1,800 British ships. As part of the

title: James Robert Madison Mullany

text: James Robert Madison Mullany James Robert Madison Mullany (26 October 1818 – 17 September 1887) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy, who served during the American Civil War. Mullany was the son of Colonel James R. Mullany and Maria Burger. Colonel Mullany, born in Ireland, had served in the War of 1812, and was Quartermaster General of the United States Army from 1816 until 1818. His son, James Robert Madison Mullany, was born in New York City, and entered the navy as a midshipman on 7 January 1832. He was promoted to passed midshipman on 23 June

title: James Madison

text: historian Garry Wills wrote, "Madison's claim on our admiration does not rest on a perfect consistency, any more than it rests on his presidency. He has other virtues. ... As a framer and defender of the Constitution he had no peer. ... The finest part of Madison's performance as president was his concern for the preserving of the Constitution. ... No man could do everything for the country—not even Washington. Madison did more than most, and did some things better than any. That was quite enough." Montpelier, his family's plantation, has been designated a National Historic Landmark. The James Madison

title: James Madison Sr.

text: James Madison Sr. Col. James Madison Sr. (March 27, 1723 – February 27, 1801) was a prominent Virginia planter and politician who served as a colonel in the militia during the American Revolutionary War. He inherited Mount Pleasant, later known as Montpelier, a large tobacco plantation in Orange County, Virginia and, with the acquisition of more property, had 5,000 acres and became the largest landowner in the county. He was the father of James Madison Jr., 4th President of the United States, who inherited what he called Montpelier, and Lieutenant General William Taylor Madison, and grandfather of Confederate Brigadier General

title: James Madison

text: Madison convinced Jefferson to relent this extreme view. Jefferson sought the presidency again in the 1800 presidential election, with Madison again acting as Jefferson's campaign manager. In a closely contested election that was ultimately decided in the House of Representatives, Jefferson narrowly prevailed. Madison was married for the first time at the age of 43; on September 15, 1794, James Madison married Dolley Payne Todd, a 26-year-old widow, at Harewood, in what is now Jefferson County, West Virginia. Madison met Dolley Payne while serving in Congress. In May 1794, Madison asked his and Dolley's mutual friend Aaron Burr, to arrange

title: USRC James Madison (1807)

text: foremasts. On 3 September an American privateer schooner of 14 guns started shadowing "James Madison" and the vessels she was escorting. During the subsequent four days the privateer stayed close enough to exchange occasional shots with "James Madison", but did not succeed in capturing anything. On 3 October "Polyphemus" and "James Madison" arrived separately at Portsmouth. Despite Huskinson's glowing description, the Royal Navy did not take her into service. The Navy surveyed her on 13 October 1812 and found her unfit for British naval service as she was too slight and exhibited some rotten timber. The British paroled Brooks and

title: James Madison

text: Memorial Building is a building of the United States Library of Congress and serves as the official memorial to Madison. In 1986, Congress created the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation as part of the bicentennial celebration of the Constitution. Several counties and settlements have been named for Madison, including Madison County, Alabama and Madison, Wisconsin. Other things named for Madison include Madison Square, James Madison University, and the USS "James Madison". James Madison James Madison Jr. (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was an American statesman and Founding Father who served as the fourth President of the United States

title: James Madison High School (Dallas)

text: the school performed poorly and did not deserve the "high esteem" it received in South Dallas. In 2013 there was a rumor that principal Marian Willard was going to be fired in light of the poor performance. The James Madison Trojans compete in the following sports in the UIL: James Madison has one of the best boys' basketball programs in the state. The team is consistently highly ranked and won its most recent 3A state championship in March 2017. As Forest Avenue High School: As James Madison High School: James Madison High School (Dallas) James Madison High School, formerly Forest

title: What Katy Did

text: as Dorry, Bryn McAuley as Joanna, and Dean Stockwell as "Tramp". A 1972 UK movie adaptation, "Katy", starred Clare Walker, and the 1962 eight-part TV series made in the UK, also called "Katy", featured rising star Susan Hampshire in the title role. In 2015, author Jacqueline Wilson wrote her novel "Katy", which is a modern retelling of "What Katy Did". The August 2016 edition of Storytime featured a new illustrated adaptation with illustrations by Italian artist Marco Guadalupi. "What Katy Did" was followed by four sequels: "What Katy Did at School" in which Katy and Clover attend the fictional Hillsover

title: James Madison

text: Articles had to be superseded by a new constitution, and he began preparing for a convention that would propose an entirely new constitution. Madison ensured that George Washington, who was popular throughout the country, and Robert Morris, who was influential in the critical state of Pennsylvania, would both broadly support Madison's plan to implement a new constitution. As a quorum was being reached for the Philadelphia Convention to begin, the 36-year-old Madison wrote what became known as the Virginia Plan, an outline for a new constitution. Madison worked with his fellow members of the Virginia delegation, especially Edmund Randolph and

title: James Madison University

text: James Madison University James Madison University (also known as JMU, Madison, or James Madison) is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938 in honor of President James Madison and then James Madison University in 1977. The university is situated in the Shenandoah Valley, with the campus quadrangle located on South Main Street. Founded in 1908 as a women's college, James Madison University was established by the Virginia General Assembly. It was originally called The State Normal and Industrial

title: James Madison Bell

text: he became involved with politics. In Canada, he became friends with John Brown and supported his raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859. In 1860, Bell moved to San Francisco where he continued activism and wrote poetry on the themes of abolition. Bell became one of the most well-known American black poets of the nineteenth century. Bell moved to Toledo, Ohio in 1865, and continued fighting for civil rights. Bell died in 1902. James Madison Bell James Madison Bell (April 3, 1826 – 1902) was an African-American poet, orator, and political activist who was involved in the abolitionist movement against slavery.

title: 2010 James Madison Dukes football team

text: 2010 James Madison Dukes football team The 2010 James Madison Dukes football team represents James Madison University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Dukes were led by 12th year head coach Mickey Matthews in what proved to be a roller-coaster season. The Dukes made college football history when they knocked off in-state power #13 Virginia Tech, on the road, in front of over 66,000 fans. James Madison became the second FCS team to beat a nationally ranked FBS opponent since Appalachian State defeated #5 ranked Michigan in 2007. Not long after the victory of Virginia Tech

title: 2010 James Madison Dukes football team

text: the injuries began to mount up and paired with a difficult in-conference schedule. JMU finished the season 6–5 with nine of the eleven games decided by 7 points or less. 2010 James Madison Dukes football team The 2010 James Madison Dukes football team represents James Madison University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FCS football season. The Dukes were led by 12th year head coach Mickey Matthews in what proved to be a roller-coaster season. The Dukes made college football history when they knocked off in-state power #13 Virginia Tech, on the road, in front of over 66,000 fans. James

title: James Madison High School (Dallas)

text: James Madison High School (Dallas) James Madison High School, formerly Forest Avenue High School, is a public secondary school in Dallas, Texas (USA). Madison High School enrolls students in grades 9-12 and is a part of the Dallas Independent School District. The school is a Dallas Landmark which serves Cedars. It formerly served much of Downtown Dallas, until 2016. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. The original Forest Avenue High School was constructed in 1916 in the style of Italian Renaissance architecture, in what were then fast-growing suburban areas of Dallas. The building

title: Madison James

text: event being held in honor of the late Dr. Lexie Carver (Renée Jones), Madison plans to wed Brady. However, when he does not show up for their pre-ceremony, she goes to leave. After being stopped by Ian, an explosion hits and knocks them unconscious. When Ian comes to, he finds Madison and tries to awaken her. In his arms, Madison cries out for Brady and tells him she loves him; she dies in Ian's arms. Madison James Madison James is a fictional character from the NBC Daytime soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", created by head-writers Marlene Clark Poulter and

title: The Play What I Wrote

text: Branagh. The play proved a prolonged success and earned positive reviews. Michael Billington, reviewing for "The Guardian", wrote: "The real joy of the evening, however, is that the gags come thick and fast, producing a kind of comic delirium. Matt Wolf, reviewing for "Variety", wrote "...it’s the innocence of “The Play What I Wrote” (the grammatical inaccuracy of the title is part of its point) that represents the evening’s best calling card...the evening trades in old-fashioned verbal jokes...and visual ones." It won Foley and McColl a joint Best Actor nomination at the 2002 Laurence Olivier Awards and, although they did

title: James Madison University

text: planetarium as well as other astronomy classes such as "Controversies in Astronomy" and "Planetary Astronomy". As the Planetarium grew older, it began scheduling astronomy instruction for off-campus groups. The planetarium also hosts regular public shows and special events such as Starry Nights Harrisonburg, Space Explorers Camp, and Bad Science Movie Nights as well. James Madison University James Madison University (also known as JMU, Madison, or James Madison) is a public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Founded in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg, the institution was renamed Madison College in 1938 in honor of

title: James Madison

text: Historians have generally ranked Madison as an above-average president. James Madison Jr. was born on March 16, 1751, (March 5, 1751, Old Style, Julian calendar) at Belle Grove Plantation near Port Conway, Virginia, to James Madison Sr. and Nelly Conway Madison. He grew up as the oldest of twelve children, with seven brothers and four sisters, though only six of his siblings would live to adulthood. His father was a tobacco planter who grew up on a plantation, then called Mount Pleasant, which he had inherited upon reaching adulthood. He later acquired more property and slaves, and with , he

title: James Madison Carpenter

text: of Congress, were jointly awarded the Brenda McCallum Prize of the American Folklore Society for their work on the Carpenter Collection. In 2018, the fully digitised James Madison Carpenter Collection was made available online on the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library’s digital archive. For a more extensive biography see "'Dr Carpenter from the Harvard College in America': An Introduction to James Madison Carpenter and his Collection" by Julia C. Bishop, "Folk Music Journal", 7/4, 1998, pp. 402–420. This is the first article in a special issue of the "Journal" devoted to Carpenter and his collection. James Madison Carpenter James Madison Carpenter,

title: James Madison College

text: conference held on campus every spring. James Madison College has a tradition of employing MSU's jazz band as accompaniment and entertainment for its commencement ceremony. The tradition dates to the early days of the College, apparently based on an early dean's personal liking for jazz. James Madison has an annual Parade of Honors, recognizing the many students who have received awards throughout the year. While not currently a professor at the college, Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist George Will was one of Madison's first professors of Political Theory. James Madison College James Madison College is a college of public affairs within

title: James Madison Pendleton

text: according to the New Testament model." James Madison Pendleton James Madison Pendleton (1811–1891) was a leading 19th century Baptist preacher, educator and theologian. James Madison Pendleton was born November 20, 1811, in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, the son of John Pendleton and Frances Jackson Thompson. He was named for President James Madison. When he was small his parents moved to Christian County, Kentucky. At age seventeen, he united with the Bethel church in Christian County and was baptized. J. M. Pendleton was ordained at Hopkinsville, Kentucky in 1833. In his lifetime he pastored churches at Bethel, Hopkinsville, and Bowling Green in

title: James Madison Pendleton

text: James Madison Pendleton James Madison Pendleton (1811–1891) was a leading 19th century Baptist preacher, educator and theologian. James Madison Pendleton was born November 20, 1811, in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, the son of John Pendleton and Frances Jackson Thompson. He was named for President James Madison. When he was small his parents moved to Christian County, Kentucky. At age seventeen, he united with the Bethel church in Christian County and was baptized. J. M. Pendleton was ordained at Hopkinsville, Kentucky in 1833. In his lifetime he pastored churches at Bethel, Hopkinsville, and Bowling Green in Kentucky; Murfreesboro in Tennessee; Hamilton in

title: The Papers of James Madison

text: the period in which Madison lived (1751–1836). Unlike the large volume of personal documents surviving his compatriots George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, comparatively few papers exist to chronicle James Madison's personal life. Madison appears to have destroyed many of his own letters and plantation records, which he did not feel were of historical importance. Those that survived were mostly scattered among friends, family, and autograph collectors. However, Madison did retain, collect, and organize many of his public papers, particularly during his retirement when he presumably had more time to attend to the task. Recognizing the historical importance of these documents,

title: What Hetty Did

text: postage mistakenly on the cost of sending a Penguin paperback, and "What Hetty Did" was printed on superior paper with card covers, so it was heavier than expected and he lost money on postage. However the book sold well at £3.95 a copy and he soon had another 3,000 copies printed. The novel is still published by The Quince Tree Press. The book is notable for the fact that he gave his name as James Carr on the spine and J.L. Carr on the front. Carr was christened Joseph Lloyd and adopted the name 'Jim' or even 'James' in his

title: Bishop James Madison Society

text: Bishop James Madison Society The Bishop James Madison Society is a secret society of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. Students founded the society in the year 1812 as a tribute to the life of the late Bishop James Madison, eighth president of William and Mary and cousin to the U.S. president James Madison. Like other secret societies at the college, the Bishop James Madison Society fell victim to the hostilities of the American Civil War when William and Mary was occupied by Union troops and was forced to close its doors. In the twentieth century, William and

title: What I Wrote

text: of a father and daughter in Mr Bailey’s Minder Matt Cameron discusses the dark side of suburbia in Ruby Moon Matt Cameron explores the nature of indifference in Tear from a Glass Eye Katherine Thomson talks about our relationship to land and history in Wonderlands Katherine Thomson discusses the end of old style unionism in Harbour Ray Lawler talks about writing Australia onto the stage in Summer of the Seventeenth Doll Ray Lawler talks about becoming a playwright in Finding a Way What I Wrote What I Wrote is a TV series broadcast on ABCTV 1 in Australia. The series

title: What I Wrote

text: What I Wrote What I Wrote is a TV series broadcast on ABCTV 1 in Australia. The series focuses on Australian writers talking about their work. They are interviewed and presented by Dr. Tess Brady. The first series broadcast on ABC TV 1 in February 2010. The second series broadcast from mid October 2010. Joanna Murray-Smith discusses the power of words in Nightfall Joanna Murray-Smith explores love, identity and belonging in Honour Louis Nowra talks about shedding the misconceptions of childhood in Radiance Louis Nowra discusses art and claims it should not be relevant in Cosi Hannie Rayson explores family

title: James Madison Memorial Building

text: would be useful to legislators. The Architect of the Capitol was charged with the responsibility for the construction of the Madison Building under the direction of the Senate and House Building Commissions and the Joint Committee on the Library. The Madison building was originally designed and constructed with the intent to store books, and only after completion did they decide to use the building as office space for Library of Congress officials. These bodies also consulted with a committee appointed by the American Institute of Architects and the James Madison Memorial Commission. The total authorization for construction eventually was increased

title: What I Did Right

text: What I Did Right "What I Did Right" is a song recorded by American country music group Sons of the Desert. It was released in February 2001 as the third single from the album "Change". The song reached number 22 on the "Billboard" Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. Lead singer Drew Womack wrote the song with Sonny LeMaire. The song is a ballad about treasuring moments in the narrator's life, using three examples: an expression of pride from a grandfather who fought in World War II, of love from the narrator's wife, and of comfort from the narrator's newborn

title: James Madison

text: James Madison James Madison Jr. (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was an American statesman and Founding Father who served as the fourth President of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Born into a prominent Virginia planting family, Madison served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates and the Continental Congress during and after the American Revolutionary War. In the late 1780s, he helped organize the Constitutional Convention, which produced

title: Madison James

text: Madison James Madison James is a fictional character from the NBC Daytime soap opera, "Days of Our Lives", created by head-writers Marlene Clark Poulter and Darrell Ray Thomas, Jr.. She was portrayed by actress Sarah Joy Brown, who made her onscreen debut on the episode that aired October 4, 2011. Madison is introduced into the series as the headstrong CEO of Mad World Cosmetics and as a potential love interest for Brady Black (Eric Martsolf). She is also a longtime competitor and rival against series veteran Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) and her resurrection of Countess Wilhelmina. Originally introduced with an

title: James Madison Park

text: Club. James Madison Park James Madison Park is a waterfront park located on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. It is owned by the city of Madison. The park is the home of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue (Shaarei Shamayim). The 1863 building, a popular site for weddings of all faiths, is the eighth-oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States. In the 1970s it was purchased by the city, restored, and moved to the park. The park is also home to the Bernard - Hoover Boat House. This is owned by the City of Madison, and occupied by Mendota

title: James Madison Park

text: James Madison Park James Madison Park is a waterfront park located on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin. It is owned by the city of Madison. The park is the home of the Gates of Heaven Synagogue (Shaarei Shamayim). The 1863 building, a popular site for weddings of all faiths, is the eighth-oldest synagogue building still standing in the United States. In the 1970s it was purchased by the city, restored, and moved to the park. The park is also home to the Bernard - Hoover Boat House. This is owned by the City of Madison, and occupied by Mendota Rowing

title: James Madison

text: and Washington won the country's first presidential election. After Virginia ratified the constitution, Madison returned to New York to resume his duties in the Congress of the Confederation. At the request of Washington, Madison sought a seat in the United States Senate, but his election was blocked by Patrick Henry. Madison then decided to run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. At Henry's behest, the Virginia legislature created congressional districts designed to deny Madison a seat, and Henry recruited a strong challenger to Madison in James Monroe. Locked in a difficult race against Monroe, Madison promised

title: 2016–17 James Madison Dukes men's basketball team

text: finished the 2015–16 season 21–11, 11–7 record in CAA play to finish in a tie for third place. The Dukes lost in the quarterfinals of CAA Tournament to William & Mary. Despite finishing with 21 wins, on March 14, 2016, James Madison fired head coach Matt Brady. He was 139–127 in eight seasons with James Madison. On March 31, 2016, the school hired Louis Rowe, a JMU alum, as head coach. James Madison did not have any incoming players in the 2016 recruiting class. !colspan=9 style=| Non-conference regular season !colspan=9 style=| CAA regular season !colspan=9 style=| CAA Tournament 2016–17 James

title: James Madison Memorial Building

text: to $130,675,000. Designed by the firm of DeWitt, Poor, and Shelton Associated Architects, the James Madison Memorial Building is one of the three largest public buildings in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area (along with The Pentagon and the F.B.I.’s J. Edgar Hoover Building). The building contains with of assignable space. The Madison Building is home to many of the reading rooms of the Library of Congress: Huxtable, Ada Louise, "The Madison Memorial Library: Full Speed Backward," "New York Times" (Sept. 24, 1967) James Madison Memorial Building The James Madison Memorial Building is one of three United States Capitol Complex buildings

title: James Madison (bishop)

text: Church of England in the United States during and after the American Revolution was a major contribution to the new country. In modern times, the Bishop James Madison Society, a secret society which was founded in 1812 immediately after his death, is named for him. Also named in his honor is a residence hall at William and Mary. James Madison (bishop) James Madison (August 27, 1749 – March 6, 1812) was the first bishop of the Diocese of Virginia of The Episcopal Church in the United States, one of the first bishops to be consecrated to the new church after

title: James Madison College

text: James Madison College James Madison College is a college of public affairs within Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, USA. It was founded in 1967, "with a vision of creating a residential college merging the best attributes of a small college with an undergraduate education focusing on public affairs and firmly rooted in liberal arts"; the college was named after James Madison in honor of his role in writing the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and "The Federalist Papers" (which form part of the College's core curriculum). Originally considered experimental, the college has since come to be

title: James Madison Porter

text: Society accepts all donors of the college, and today has over 500 members. All members receive a photograph of the 1820 Easton Hotel, where Porter originally held a meeting to discuss the establishment of a college in Easton, Pennsylvania. The Easton Hotel serves as the symbol for the James Madison Porter Society. James Madison Porter James Madison Porter (January 6, 1793 – November 11, 1862) served as the 18th United States Secretary of War and was a founder of Lafayette College. Porter began his career studying law in 1809 and later became a clerk in the prothonotary's office in an

title: James Madison Institute

text: James Madison Institute The James Madison Institute (JMI) is a free-market American think tank headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida in the United States. It is a member of the State Policy Network. The organization's stated mission is "to keep the citizens of Florida informed about their government and to shape our state’s future through the advancement of practical free-market ideas on public policy issues." JMI was founded in Tallahassee, Florida in 1987 by J. Stanley Marshall, a former president of Florida State University. JMI is named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, third Secretary of State, author

title: James Madison Dukes

text: five years, as all then-active scholarships would be honored, and that verbal commitments to scholarships made by coaches to potential recruits would also be honored. James Madison Dukes The James Madison University Dukes (JMU) is the name given to the athletics teams of James Madison University, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The name "Dukes" is derived from Samuel Page Duke, the university's second president. JMU is a charter member of the Colonial Athletic Association, which sponsors sports at the NCAA Division I level. In football, JMU participates in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) of Division I, formerly known as Division I-AA. The

title: James Madison Dukes

text: James Madison Dukes The James Madison University Dukes (JMU) is the name given to the athletics teams of James Madison University, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The name "Dukes" is derived from Samuel Page Duke, the university's second president. JMU is a charter member of the Colonial Athletic Association, which sponsors sports at the NCAA Division I level. In football, JMU participates in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) of Division I, formerly known as Division I-AA. The university mascot, Duke Dog, is frequently seen at all sporting events, and the school colors are royal purple and gold. JMU has won four NCAA

title: James Madison Sr.

text: House. Acquiring more land, he eventually owned 5,000 acres, making him the largest landowner in Orange County. By the time of his death, he owned 108 slaves. Madison married Nelly Conway (Port Conway, Caroline County, Virginia, January 9, 1731 – Montpelier, Orange County, Virginia, February 11, 1829), also of the planter class (her birthplace was named after her family). They had twelve children: During the American Revolution, Madison served as chairman of the Orange County Committee of Safety. He was commissioned as a colonel in the Virginia militia. James Madison Sr. Col. James Madison Sr. (March 27, 1723 – February

title: James Jonas Madison

text: James Jonas Madison Commander James Jonas Madison, USNRF (May 20, 1884 – December 25, 1922) was an officer in the United States Naval Reserve and a World War I recipient of the Medal of Honor. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Madison was appointed lieutenant in the Naval Reserve on May 8, 1917. He was the commanding officer of the cargo steamship , when on September 30, 1918, she was attacked and sunk by the German submarine "U152", Commander Madison, in spite of severe wounds which later necessitated the amputation of a leg, continued to direct and maneuver the ship

title: James Madison–Richmond football rivalry

text: James Madison–Richmond football rivalry The James Madison–Richmond football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the James Madison Dukes and the Richmond Spiders. Previously, it was a divisional game in the South division of the Colonial Athletic Association, and conference game in the Yankee Conference and Atlantic 10 beginning with the Dukes entry in 1993. During this period, the teams have combined for three National Championships (James Madison in 2004 and 2016, Richmond in 2008) and thirteen Conference Championships (James Madison in 1998, 2004, 2008, 2015, 2016, 2017; Richmond in 1998, 2000, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2015). All of

title: Delaware–James Madison football rivalry

text: and 2010, and James Madison in 1999, 2004, 2008, 2015, 2016, and 2017). Delaware–James Madison football rivalry The rivalry between the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens and the James Madison Dukes is a matchup between two similarly sized schools in the Colonial Athletic Association. Previously, it was a divisional game in the CAA South, and conference game in the Yankee Conference and Atlantic 10 beginning with the Dukes entry in 1993. During this period, the teams have combined for three National Championships (Delaware in 2003, James Madison in 2004 and 2016), three National Runners-up (Delaware in 2007 and 2010, James Madison

title: James Madison

text: served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1784 to 1786. He continued to correspond with Jefferson and befriended Jefferson's protege, Congressman James Monroe. During these years in the House of Delegates, Madison committed to an intense study of law and political theory, and was heavily influenced by Enlightenment texts sent by Jefferson from France. He grew increasingly frustrated with what he saw as excessive democracy. He criticized the tendency for delegates to cater to the particular interests of their constituents, even if such interests were destructive to the state at large. In particular, he was troubled by a law

title: James Madison High School (Brooklyn)

text: at Madison, Midwood, & Murrow will advance on to InterSING. In 2014-2015, InterSING took place in the Joseph Anzalone Theater in Edward R. Murrow High School in Midwood, Brooklyn. InterSING is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Distinguished alumni of James Madison High School include: James Madison High School (Brooklyn) James Madison High School is a public high school in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. It serves students in grades 9 through 12, and is in Region 6 of the New York City Department of Education. Established in 1925, James Madison High School has graduated five

title: James Madison

text: Canning in April 1809. In August 1809, diplomatic relations with Britain deteriorated as minister David Erskine was withdrawn and replaced by "hatchet man" Francis James Jackson. Madison resisted calls for war, as he was ideologically opposed to the debt and taxes necessary for a war effort. After Jackson accused Madison of duplicity with Erskine, Madison had Jackson barred from the State Department and sent packing to Boston. In early 1810, Madison began asking Congress for more appropriations to increase the Army and Navy in preparation for war with Britain. Congress also passed an act known as Macon's Bill Number 2,

title: James Madison

text: became the largest landowner and a leading citizen in the Piedmont. James Jr.'s mother was born at Port Conway, the daughter of a prominent planter and tobacco merchant. In the early 1760s, the Madison family moved into a newly built house, which they named Montpelier. From age 11 to 16, Madison was sent to study under Donald Robertson, a Scottish instructor who served as a tutor for a number of prominent plantation families in the South. Madison learned mathematics, geography, and modern and classical languages—he became especially proficient in Latin. At age 16, Madison returned to Montpelier, where he began

title: Ambrose Madison

text: Ambrose Madison Ambrose Madison (January 17, 1696 – August 27, 1732) was an American planter and politician in the Piedmont of Virginia. He married Frances Taylor in 1721, daughter of James Taylor, a member of the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe Expedition across the Blue Ridge Mountains from the Tidewater. Through her father, Madison and his brother-in-law Thomas Chew were aided in acquiring 4,675 acres in 1723, in what became Orange County. There he developed his tobacco plantation known as Mount Pleasant (and later as Montpelier.) The Madisons were parents of James Madison Sr. and grandparents of President James Madison.

title: James Madison–Richmond football rivalry

text: consecutive season they have played as conference foes, and the 32nd consecutive season overall. James Madison, ranked #2 in the FCS, won by a score of 63–10. With the victory Madison evened the all-time series, with each school currently having won 18 of the 36 matchups between the two. James Madison–Richmond football rivalry The James Madison–Richmond football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the James Madison Dukes and the Richmond Spiders. Previously, it was a divisional game in the South division of the Colonial Athletic Association, and conference game in the Yankee Conference and Atlantic 10 beginning with

title: James Madison Dukes men's basketball

text: James Madison Dukes men's basketball The James Madison Dukes men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association. On March 14, 2016, James Madison fired head coach Matt Brady. On March 31, 2016, Louis Rowe was hired as James Madison's 10th men's basketball coach in program history. The Dukes have appeared in the NCAA Division I Tournament five times. Their combined record is 4–5. The Dukes have appeared in the NCAA Division II Tournament one time. Their record is 0–2. The Dukes

title: James Madison High School (San Antonio)

text: James Madison High School (San Antonio) James Madison High School is a public high school, named after U.S. President James Madison, located in the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas in the United States. Founded in 1976, Madison High School graduated its first class in 1980. The school won the Superintendent’s Pride Trophy for six consecutive years. Offering space for 3,200+ students, the school currently has the largest student population in its district. A Field, where the James Madison Mavericks play, they first played here June 4, 2009. James Madison High School is home to an Agriscience

title: James Madison (bishop)

text: James Madison (bishop) James Madison (August 27, 1749 – March 6, 1812) was the first bishop of the Diocese of Virginia of The Episcopal Church in the United States, one of the first bishops to be consecrated to the new church after the American Revolution. He also served as the eighth president of the College of William and Mary. Born in Port Republic, in Augusta County, near Staunton, Virginia, he was the son of John and Agatha (née Strother) Madison. He was educated at home and at a private school in Maryland, before attending the College of William and Mary

title: James Madison College

text: and residential segregation, urban and metropolitan policy, schooling and educational policy, social security and social welfare policies. They can go into careers such as government, non-profit organizations, labor relations, human resources administration, law, teaching, educational administration, public lobbying, and many others. James Madison College offers its students the opportunity to add one or more minors to their majors. These are: Students may also combine their majors with other minors offered at Michigan State University outside the college. James Madison College students play a prominent role in the political life of Michigan State University. Madison students form the majority of the

title: James Jonas Madison

text: the sinking ship, he became unconscious from loss of blood, but was lowered into a lifeboat and was saved, with 31 others, out of a total number of 236 on board. was named for him. James Jonas Madison Commander James Jonas Madison, USNRF (May 20, 1884 – December 25, 1922) was an officer in the United States Naval Reserve and a World War I recipient of the Medal of Honor. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Madison was appointed lieutenant in the Naval Reserve on May 8, 1917. He was the commanding officer of the cargo steamship , when on

title: James Madison (musician)

text: Mustang. James Madison (musician) James "Pee Wee" Madison (May 4, 1935 – January 7, 2008) was an American blues guitar player. Born in Osceola, Arkansas, he moved to Chicago in the late 1950s, molding his musicianship on that of Little Walter. His big chance came when he joined the band of Muddy Waters in 1963, replacing guitarist Pat Hare who was incarcerated for killing his girlfriend. Starting in 1964, Madison played on most of Muddy Waters' recordings. He played with Muddy Waters' band until the ending of Muddy Waters' world tour in 1973, mostly playing rhythm guitar on an upside-down

title: James Madison (musician)

text: James Madison (musician) James "Pee Wee" Madison (May 4, 1935 – January 7, 2008) was an American blues guitar player. Born in Osceola, Arkansas, he moved to Chicago in the late 1950s, molding his musicianship on that of Little Walter. His big chance came when he joined the band of Muddy Waters in 1963, replacing guitarist Pat Hare who was incarcerated for killing his girlfriend. Starting in 1964, Madison played on most of Muddy Waters' recordings. He played with Muddy Waters' band until the ending of Muddy Waters' world tour in 1973, mostly playing rhythm guitar on an upside-down Fender

title: James Madison High School (Brooklyn)

text: organized in accordance with the house system. There are eight houses, each having a Teacher Coordinator, a Guidance Counselor, and an Assistant Principal assigned to supervise and assist students. Most students who apply to James Madison High School have the opportunity to apply to a specific "House". These include: There are many Advanced Placement classes offered at James Madison High School. These include: Along with the AP classes, Madison offers a wide number of honor/elective classes. Some of these include: Madison also offers a wide number of music/art electives, which students are allowed and encouraged to take. James Madison High

title: James Madison High School (Brooklyn)

text: James Madison High School (Brooklyn) James Madison High School is a public high school in the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. It serves students in grades 9 through 12, and is in Region 6 of the New York City Department of Education. Established in 1925, James Madison High School has graduated five Nobel Prize winners, famous musicians, authors, and athletes. Two sitting U.S. Senators, Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY), are graduates, as is former Senator Norm Coleman (R-MN). United States Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is also a graduate. James Madison High School is

title: Delaware–James Madison football rivalry

text: Delaware–James Madison football rivalry The rivalry between the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens and the James Madison Dukes is a matchup between two similarly sized schools in the Colonial Athletic Association. Previously, it was a divisional game in the CAA South, and conference game in the Yankee Conference and Atlantic 10 beginning with the Dukes entry in 1993. During this period, the teams have combined for three National Championships (Delaware in 2003, James Madison in 2004 and 2016), three National Runners-up (Delaware in 2007 and 2010, James Madison in 2017), and twelve Conference Championships (Delaware in 1995, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2004,

title: The Papers of James Madison

text: editions into the digital age. The National Archives project is expected to be complete in three years, giving scholars and the general public access to these primary source materials before they appear in the official print editions. The Papers of James Madison, a non-profit project, is funded in part by contributions from private individuals, and by: The Papers of James Madison The Papers of James Madison project was established in 1956 to collect and publish in a comprehensive letterpress edition the correspondence and other writings of James Madison, the Virginia statesman best remembered for his public service as "Father of

title: James Madison Dukes men's basketball

text: have appeared in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) five times. Their combined record is 0–5. The Dukes have appeared in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) one time. Their record is 0–1. The Dukes have appeared in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) two time. Their record is 2–2. James Madison Dukes men's basketball The James Madison Dukes men's basketball team is the basketball team that represents James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Colonial Athletic Association. On March 14, 2016, James Madison fired head coach Matt Brady. On March 31, 2016, Louis Rowe

title: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation

text: founding era of the Constitution, including those principles to which the framers were committed and upon which the Constitution is based, and the ratification process which produced "The Federalist Papers", Anti-Federalist writings, and the Bill of Rights. The Institute is held annually at Georgetown University, which awards six hours of graduate degree credit to each Fellow upon the successful completion of the Institute. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation is financially supported by the not-for-profit organization, "James Madison Education Fund, Inc." James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to encourage

title: USS James Madison (SSBN-627)

text: USS James Madison (SSBN-627) USS "James Madison" (SSBN-627), the lead ship of her class of ballistic missile submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for James Madison (1751–1836), the fourth President of the United States (1809–1817). The contract to build "James Madison" was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Virginia on 20 July 1961 and her keel was laid down there on 5 March 1962. She was launched on 15 March 1963, sponsored by Mrs. A.S. "Mike" Monroney, and commissioned on 28 July 1964 with Commander Joseph L.

title: James Madison

text: Party. Madison became the target of attacks from Congressman John Randolph, a leader of the tertium quids. Randolph criticized what he saw as the Jefferson administration's abuses of power and sought to derail Madison's potential presidency in favor of a Monroe presidency. Many northerners also hoped that Vice President George Clinton could unseat Madison as Jefferson's successor. Despite this opposition, Madison won his party's presidential nomination at the January 1808 congressional nominating caucus. The Federalist Party mustered little strength outside New England, and Madison easily defeated Federalist Charles Cotesworth Pinckney. At a height of only five feet, four inches (163

title: James Madison Memorial Building

text: James Madison Memorial Building The James Madison Memorial Building is one of three United States Capitol Complex buildings that house the Library of Congress. The building was constructed from 1971 to 1976, and serves as the official memorial to President James Madison. It is located between First and Second Streets SE on Independence Avenue, in Washington, DC. With the help of former Librarian of Congress Lawrence Quincy Mumford, plans for a third Library of Congress building were started in 1957. Congress appropriated planning funds for the structure in 1960, and construction was approved by an act of Congress on October

title: James Madison-class submarine

text: South Carolina, along with . Submarines of the "James Madison" class: (Submarines marked with * indicate Trident I C-4 ballistic missile conversions.) James Madison-class submarine The "James Madison" class of submarine was an evolutionary development from the of fleet ballistic missile submarine. They were identical to the "Lafayette"s except for being initially designed to carry the Polaris A-3 missile instead of the earlier A-2. This class, together with the , , , and classes, composed the "41 for Freedom" that was the Navy's primary contribution to the nuclear deterrent force through the late 1980s. This class and the "Benjamin Franklin"

title: USRC James Madison (1807)

text: privateers "Paul Jones", "Hazard", and "Spencer". "James Madison" separated from the other three and proceeded to sail well beyond her normal area of operations. On 20 August she encountered the Jamaica convoy of 47 merchant vessels, which were sailing under the protection of , which was the flagship for the convoy, and "Barbadoes". Brooks attempted to capture a vessel, but despite reports to the contrary, failed. He dogged the convoy until 22 August when "Barbadoes" captured "James Madison" after a seven-hour chase. At the time of her capture, "James Madison" was pierced for 14 guns, carried ten, but had thrown

title: USRC James Madison (1807)

text: intercept six British merchant vessels reported to be sailing up the coast from Jamaica without a naval escort. Six days later he succeeded in capturing the British brig "Shamrock", May, master, of 300 tons bm, six guns, and a crew of 15 men. She had been sailing from London to Amelia Island with a cargo of arms and ammunition. Then on 1 August "James Madison" captured the brig "Santa Rosa". "James Madison" sent "Santa Rosa", which was sailing under Spanish colours, into Savannah. "James Madison"s last cruise began on 15 August when she left Savannah in the company of the

title: James Madison Porter III

text: James Madison Porter III James Madison Porter III (1864–1928) was an American civil engineer notable for his role in designing two unique bridges across the Delaware River and for his development of the civil engineering program at Lafayette College. His grandfather, James Madison Porter, was one of the college's founders. Porter III served on the civil engineering faculty at Lafayette from 1890 to 1917 and was an early advocate for materials testing. In addition to his academic achievements, Porter designed the Northampton Street Bridge between Easton, Pennsylvania, and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, which is now one of few eyebar cantilever bridges

title: James Madison Preparatory School

text: James Madison Preparatory School James Madison Preparatory School (abbreviated as JMPS) is a charter school started in 2000 in Tempe, Arizona. The school was co-founded by brothers Stephen Batchelder and David Batchelder and serves grades 6-12. JMPS was founded by the Batchelder brothers to "challenge committed students with a robust, traditional education emphasizing America’s history and system of government." The vision the Batchelder brothers were aiming for at James Madison is a Midwestern, traditional education from about 50 years ago, with some positive modern influences sprinkled in. It is a classical liberal arts school which seeks to promote understanding of

title: James Madison Middle School

text: of 57 teams representing the United States. James Madison has a notable chess team that in 2005 were runners up in the Virginia State K-8 Team Championships, losing by half a point. James Madison Middle School James Madison Middle School located in the Franklin-Colonial neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, USA, is situated on a large hill with a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Opened in 1970, it is a magnet school for technology and is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools. The school's athletics teams are the Matadors. The school has competed in the Virginia Mathematics 6th Grade League

title: James Madison Middle School

text: James Madison Middle School James Madison Middle School located in the Franklin-Colonial neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, USA, is situated on a large hill with a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Opened in 1970, it is a magnet school for technology and is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools. The school's athletics teams are the Matadors. The school has competed in the Virginia Mathematics 6th Grade League with the following notable results: In the international Odyssey of the Mind competition in 2001, James Madison Middle School won through to represent the US and placed 3rd out of a field

title: James Madison

text: State despite the latter's lack of foreign policy experience. Along with Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, Madison became one of the two major influences in Jefferson's cabinet. As the ascent of Napoleon had dulled Democratic-Republican enthusiasm for the French cause, Madison sought a neutral position in the ongoing Coalition Wars between France and Britain. Early in Jefferson's presidency, the United States learned that Spain planned to retrocede the Territory of Louisiana to France, raising fears of French encroachment on U.S. territory. In 1802, Jefferson and Madison dispatched James Monroe to France to negotiate the purchase the city of New

title: James Madison Wells

text: (Customs) from 1874 to 1880. He died on February 28, 1899, at his residence in Rapides Parish. James Madison Wells James Madison Wells (January 7, 1808February 28, 1899) was elected the 20th Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction. Born near Alexandria, Louisiana, on January 7, 1808, Wells' father was Samuel Levi Wells II, a member of Louisiana's constitutional convention in 1811. His mother was the former Dorcas Huie. A brother, Thomas Jefferson Wells, was involved in Louisiana politics. Samuel Wells died when James was 8 years old, leaving eight children. He was a nephew by marriage of Alexander Fulton, the businessman

title: James Madison Wells

text: James Madison Wells James Madison Wells (January 7, 1808February 28, 1899) was elected the 20th Governor of Louisiana during Reconstruction. Born near Alexandria, Louisiana, on January 7, 1808, Wells' father was Samuel Levi Wells II, a member of Louisiana's constitutional convention in 1811. His mother was the former Dorcas Huie. A brother, Thomas Jefferson Wells, was involved in Louisiana politics. Samuel Wells died when James was 8 years old, leaving eight children. He was a nephew by marriage of Alexander Fulton, the businessman who founded and laid out the plat of the future city of Alexandria, in 1805. Wells was

title: James Madison Memorial High School

text: James Madison Memorial High School James Madison Memorial High School is a public school located at 201 South Gammon Road, Madison, Wisconsin, 53717, serving students in grades 9 through 12. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan School District. One of four Madison public high schools, it is commonly referred to as "Memorial" or "JMM". Memorial's enrollment is approximately 2036 students as of the 2017-18 school year. Memorial offers Chinese, German, French and Spanish language classes. The school also hosts the Madison school district's planetarium and offers an Astronomy class. In 2001, Memorial received a U.S. Department of Education Small

title: What Kate Did

text: 'Dad?' Hurley comments that he did not expect Rose's husband to be white, before Jack quickly changes the subject. The producers felt it was important to address that they are an interracial couple, and that Hurley was saying what the audience would be thinking. Caldwell agreed with them and thought it would be odd if the issue was not addressed. Anderson also was glad that Hurley brought up the issue, and liked that Jack did not pay any attention. The episode gained 21.54 million American viewers in its first airing. What Kate Did "What Kate Did" is the 34th episode

title: The Papers of James Madison

text: thinking and his public and personal life. After transcribing and proofreading each letter to ensure document accuracy, PJM staff members research and annotate the letters, identifying people, places, and events so readers have much the same information Madison had when he received or wrote the correspondence. Considerable effort is made to render the printed texts as literal, faithful copies of the original manuscripts. Misspellings, not uncommon at the time, are retained so readers can see what Madison saw. Some documents are more complicated than others. For example, those that are badly defaced, torn, undated, misdated, or unsigned require additional research

title: Madison James

text: to a night of passion; following their night together, they agree to give the relationship a chance. Despite agreeing with Brady to keep their relationship secret free, Madison continues to receive mysterious phone calls about her being in Salem. Madison and Brady are them railroaded when their plan backfires, and Sami quits MadWorld to go work permanently for Kate at Countess Wilhelmina. However, under Madison's plan, it is revealed that Sami did not truly quit Mad World, and is acting as an informant and company spy for Madison inside Coutness W. Brady and Madison continue to spend their time together,

title: Cutts–Madison House

text: ex-President James Madison for $5,750. When James Madison died in 1836, Dolley Madison held the mortgage. Her husband's death had left Dolley Madison in a financially difficult position, so to reduce her expenses she took up residency in the house in November 1837. Presidents James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, and Zachary Taylor all visited her in the home, as did John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, and Daniel Webster. Dolley Madison's financial difficulties continued, however. She also owned Montpelier, her husband's country estate and farm in the Piedmont

title: USS James Madison (SSBN-627)

text: early 1980s. The inactivation of "James Madison" at Mare Island Naval Shipyard at Vallejo, California, began on 18 February 1992. She was decommissioned on 20 November 1992 and struck from the Naval Vessel Register the same day, and her inactivation at Mare Island was completed on 8 December 1992. Her scrapping via the Nuclear-Powered Ship and Submarine Recycling Program in Bremerton, Washington, was completed on 24 October 1997. USS James Madison (SSBN-627) USS "James Madison" (SSBN-627), the lead ship of her class of ballistic missile submarine, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named for James

title: James Madison (Medal of Honor)

text: 8th New York Cavalry. Place and date: At Waynesboro, Virginia, March 2, 1865. Entered service at: Fairport, New York. Birth: Niagara, New York. Date of issue: March 26, 1865. Citation: Recapture of Gen. Crook's headquarters flag. James Madison (Medal of Honor) James Madison (1842 - August 7, 1926) was a Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War. "James Madison" was an alias, his true name was James Congdon. Congdon enlisted in the Army from Fairport, New York in October 1861, but was discharged for disability in January

title: James Madison (Medal of Honor)

text: James Madison (Medal of Honor) James Madison (1842 - August 7, 1926) was a Sergeant in the United States Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the American Civil War. "James Madison" was an alias, his true name was James Congdon. Congdon enlisted in the Army from Fairport, New York in October 1861, but was discharged for disability in January 1862. Despite this, he re-enlisted in May 1862, and fought at the Battle of Culpeper Court House, where he was wounded. He mustered out with his regiment in June 1865. Rank and organization. Sergeant, Company E,

title: What We Did

text: quietest albums in Michael Gira’s catalog." What We Did What We Did is a collaborative studio album by Swans frontman Michael Gira and Windsor for the Derby member Dan Matz. It was released on November 13, 2001 through Gira's Young God Records label. "What We Did" has a considerably more pop-oriented and accessible sound, compared to Gira's other solo works. The majority of the lyrics on the album was written by Matz. Allmusic critic Thom Jurek described the album as "a finely wrought album of relayed styles and layered textures enfolding one another into a music that could have only

title: What We Did

text: What We Did What We Did is a collaborative studio album by Swans frontman Michael Gira and Windsor for the Derby member Dan Matz. It was released on November 13, 2001 through Gira's Young God Records label. "What We Did" has a considerably more pop-oriented and accessible sound, compared to Gira's other solo works. The majority of the lyrics on the album was written by Matz. Allmusic critic Thom Jurek described the album as "a finely wrought album of relayed styles and layered textures enfolding one another into a music that could have only been made by these two men,

title: James Madison High School (San Antonio)

text: Magnet Program. The program is one of the largest of its kind in Texas. In 2009, the Madison Mavericks Men's Bowling Team won the state championship which earned the high school its first ever Texas U.I.L qualified state championship trophy. James Madison High School (San Antonio) James Madison High School is a public high school, named after U.S. President James Madison, located in the North East Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas in the United States. Founded in 1976, Madison High School graduated its first class in 1980. The school won the Superintendent’s Pride Trophy for six consecutive years.

title: James Madison–William & Mary football rivalry

text: James Madison–William & Mary football rivalry The James Madison–William & Mary football rivalry between the James Madison Dukes and the William & Mary Tribe is a match-up between two public universities, James Madison University and the College of William and Mary, in the state of Virginia as well as members of the Colonial Athletic Association. The football series began in 1978 and has been played a total of 41 times as of 2018. Previously, the game has been a divisional game in the CAA South, and conference game in the Yankee Conference and Atlantic 10 beginning with the Dukes entry

title: James Madison

text: any point in debate." Madison recorded the unofficial minutes of the convention, and these have become the only comprehensive record of what occurred. The historian Clinton Rossiter regarded Madison's performance as "a combination of learning, experience, purpose, and imagination that not even Adams or Jefferson could have equaled." Though the Virginia Plan was an outline rather than a draft of a possible constitution, and though it was extensively changed during the debate its use at the convention has led many to call Madison the "Father of the Constitution". Madison had hoped that a coalition of Southern states and populous Northern

title: What Katy Did

text: School (set in Hanover, New Hampshire); "What Katy Did Next", in which a new friend of Katy's takes her on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe; "Clover", in which Katy is married and Clover accompanies her brother Phil to Colorado after he falls ill; and "In the High Valley", which shows the lives of a handful of young people living in the High Valley in Colorado, including Clover, Elsie and their husbands. What Katy Did What Katy Did is an 1872 children's book written by Sarah Chauncey Woolsey under her pen name Susan Coolidge. It follows the adventures of a twelve-year-old

title: James Madison Porter

text: James Madison Porter James Madison Porter (January 6, 1793 – November 11, 1862) served as the 18th United States Secretary of War and was a founder of Lafayette College. Porter began his career studying law in 1809 and later became a clerk in the prothonotary's office in an effort to manage a volunteer militia company at Fort Mifflin. Porter was admitted to the bar in 1813 and later appointed to attorney general for Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Throughout his life, Porter filled many roles. He was a professor of jurisprudence and political economy at Lafayette College (1837-1852), a judge of the

title: James Madison University

text: in postseason play and the program's ninth consecutive season with 20 victories, a school record. In 2013, James Madison University's Men's Basketball team won the CAA championship title for the first time since 1994. The Dukes then won their first NCAA tournament game in 30 years, defeating Long Island University-Brooklyn. The Dukes fell to Indiana in the second round, 83-62, finishing the season with a 21–15 record. James Madison University is home to the John C. Wells Planetarium. The planetarium first opened at JMU in 1956 under the direction of Dr. John C. Wells, head of the Physics Department. The

title: James Madison University

text: playoff games. Since 2004, the JMU football team has appeared in the playoffs in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. James Madison University invested heavily in new athletic facilities throughout the tenure of President Linwood Rose. JMU built a new multimillion-dollar baseball and softball field complex that opened in 2010. Additionally, after the last football game of 2009, the university began an expansion of Bridgeforth Stadium that increased seating capacity to approximately 25,000. Construction was completed in time for the 2011 football season. In 2012, the James Madison Women's Basketball team won a club record 29 games,

title: James Madison University

text: The Graduate School. Total enrollment beginning the Fall 2012 academic year was 19,927; 18,392 undergraduates and 1,820 graduate students. JMU granted 4,908 degrees in 2012; 4,096 undergraduate degrees, and 812 graduate degrees. On October 2, 2009, James Madison University was granted a chapter by the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. Only about 10 percent of the country's colleges and universities have Phi Beta Kappa chapters. James Madison University's Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi was the first academic honor society chartered at JMU. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (or simply Phi Kappa Phi or ΦΚΦ) is an honor