Washington and Madison

Essential Knowledge on George Washington

●Was a Virginian

●Elected as the first President of the United States of America

●Provided strong leadership to help the young country

●Provided a model of leadership for future presidents

●For these reasons, he is often called “The Father of our Country”

James Madison

“Father of the Constitution”

Essential Knowledge on James Madison

●Was a Virginian

●Believed in the importance of having a United States Constitution

●Kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention

●His skills at compromise helped the delegates reach an agreement during the
difficult process of writing the Constitution

●For these reasons, he is often called “The Father of the Constitution”