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Visiting the Presidents

Visiting the Presidents takes listeners through the birthplaces, homes, gravesites, libraries, and other historical sites associated with the Presidents of the United States. Join Dr. Joe Faykosh as we explore the childhoods, lives, loves, careers, and deaths of these presidents through the sites that were touched by them.

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S2 E4 James Madison and Montpelier

March 22, 2022 • Joe Faykosh • Season 2 • Episode 4

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The Father of the Constitution and fourth President, James Madison, had a beautiful mansion, and spent the most time at the same site of any president besides FDR, his lovely home, Montpelier! Learn about Madison's pre-presidency, his election and tumultuous administration, as well as his vivacious wife, Dolley, and, of course, his Montpelier!

Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!
Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/03/22/season-2-episode-4-james-madison-and-montpelier/

Season 1's James Madison Episode: "James Madison and Port Conway" on his birthplace!

Season 3's James Madison Episode: "James Madison's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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