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Release date of James Madison Dollar:
November 15,
2007.
A student of both history and law, James Madison attended the College of New
Jersey (later known as Princeton University), returning to his native Virginia
to help craft that state’s Constitution, as well as serving as a leader in the
Virginia Assembly.
Following the American Revolution, Madison was instrumental in determining the
course of the new Republic and in framing the government of the new Nation.
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The James Madison Presidential Dollar Coin.
Release date: November 2007.
United States Mint
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With
Alexander Hamilton and John Jay, Madison wrote The Federalist Papers, a series
of 85 essays that advocated the adoption of the United States Constitution. In
Congress, James Madison helped secure passage for the Bill of Rights.
France and Great Britain were at war when James Madison was elected to the
presidency. Though he favored a more neutral position, the continued harassment
of American sailors, combined with the seizure of American cargo, forced
President Madison to ask Congress for a declaration of war with Great Britain on
June 1, 1812.
Coinage Legislation under President
James Madison:
Act of December 2, 1812 — This Act directs the location of the United
States Mint to remain in Philadelphia for another five years, beginning
March 4, 1813.
Act of April 29, 1816 — This Act authorizes certain gold and silver
coinage from foreign countries as current and legal tender for the payment of
all debts within the United States. Specific rates of exchange are enumerated
for the coins of England, Spain, Portugal and France. The Act also calls for an
annual assay of such coins made current by the Act, and for a report to the
Congress detailing the results.
United States Mint Directors appointed by President Madison:
There were no appointments as Director of the United States Mint under
President James Madison. |
