Tag Archives: President James Madison

The re-election of James Madison

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

At times, it looked as if the election of 1812 would be a close one.  At any rate, its outcome was more important than remembered. Even as late as July 3 1813, the Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser … Continue reading →

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What started the war of 1812? Canadian and American viewpoints

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

Today Ptara is joined by two world class historians who give their take on what started the war of 1812. They examine the speeches of the British Parliament and the US House of Representatives. From Jefferson’s purchase of Louisiana, up … Continue reading →

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President James Madison and the National Day of Prayer

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

For at least 200 years, Americans have had a national day of prayer.  Ironically, this “day of prayer” tradition seems to have been started by a man who is known as a bullwark of the seperation of church and state. … Continue reading →

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Madison’s act of belevolence: the Venezuela Earthquake and 200 years of American foreign aid.

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

“I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which granted a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” – James Madison.

How ironic it is, that during his first term in office, Congress spent taxpayer money on uch an act of benevolence. Continue reading →

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