Father of the Constitution James Madison was one of the brightest of our presidents, but his advantages of intelligence might have been offset by what some saw as deficiencies. He was 5 feet, 4 inches tall and spoke with a shrill voice; and he was painfully shy, preferring the company of his books or a few friends to large parties. <br> <br> Fortunately for the future president, he married Dolley Payne Todd in 1794. The pair complemented each other and made a great team.
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 President-elect John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy pose at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington with their son, John F. Kennedy Jr., following a baptism for the infant on Dec. 8, 1960. (AP Photo) | | Memorable First Ladies of America | | By Jeff Minick | | Father of the Constitution James Madison was one of the brightest of our presidents, but his advantages of intelligence might have been offset by what some saw as deficiencies. He was 5 feet, 4 inches tall and spoke with a shrill voice; and he was painfully shy, preferring the company of his books or a few friends to large parties.
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