Jefferson+and+the+Madisons

Thomas Jefferson, born 4-13-1743, was the 3rd president of the United States of America. He was elected in the year 1800 and served for two terms in office (8 years). Before he was elected he was known for writing the Declaration of Independence, governing Virginia, and serving as a lawyer. In office as the president of the United States of America he increased power of the executive branch, making the Louisiana Purchase, and placing the Embargo Act. The Embargo Act ended up being a horrible descision and he was heavily criticized. Controlling America ended up being something that Thomas Jefferson loathed. Thomas Jefferson died on July 4th, 1826.
 * Thomas Jefferson **

James Madison, born 3-16-1751, was the 4th president of the United States of America. He was elected in the year 1808, not long after the Embargo Act was revoked. Congress allowed trade with France and Britian in Madison's first year in office.
 * James and Dolley Madison **