USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Introduction. James Madison was appointed Secretary of State by President Thomas Jefferson on March 5, 1801. He entered duty on May 2, 1801, and served until March 3, 1809.

Detailed explanation-2: -When Jefferson became the third U.S. president, Madison served as his secretary of state. In this role, he oversaw the Louisiana Purchase from the French in 1803. During his presidency, Madison led the U.S. into the controversial War of 1812 (1812-15) against Great Britain.

Detailed explanation-3: -As secretary of state, Madison supported the Louisiana Purchase, the war against the Barbary pirates, and the embargo against Britain and France in response to their constant harassment of American ships and impressment of American sailors.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1801, President Thomas Jefferson appointed Madison secretary of state, in which capacity he served until the end of Jefferson’s administration in 1809. Elected President in 1808, Madison took office in 1809 and, after his reelection in 1812, served until 1817.