I was born in Virginia and only grew to be 5 feet and 4 inches tall, making me the shortest president in history.
During my time as president, the White House was set on fire and I had to live in the Octagon House.
The last words I ever said were “I always talk better lying down.”
James Madison
4th President of the United States
In Office
March 4, 1809 – March 4, 1817
Vice President – George Clinton (1805-1809)
None (1812-1813)
Elbridge Gerry (1813-1814)
None (1814-1817)