James Madison University is named after the fourth president of the United States, but its mascot is named after the ...

UNC-Chapel Hill Professor Emeritus William Leuchtenburg is celebrating his 102nd birthday this month. He was born on Sept. 28 ...

In 1811, Monroe was appointed Secretary of State by President James Madison. Monroe, along with President Madison, pushed Congress to declare war on Britain beginning the War of 1812. During the ...

Nestled in the Thousand Islands, Frederick Exley, author of cult classic “A Fan’s Notes,” finds a town that understands the hard life of a writer ...

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The war between Britain and the United States, from 1812 to 1814, is one of the half-forgotten events ... when the British were obsessed with defeating Napoleon. When President James Madison asked ...

Chapter 5. “James Madison: Leading the Nation through the Perilous War of 1812.” Leuchtenburg explains how James Madison led the nation into and through the War of 1812. Madison took power at ...

This historic community along the Ohio River is a great destination for a day trip or weekend getaway. Learn the unique ...

Key, a Washington attorney and amateur poet who was 35 when he wrote the song, was among many Americans who opposed the U.S. declaration of war against Great Britain in 1812. He was appalled that ...

North Carolina (3-0) hosts James Madison (2-0) in a matchup between two undefeated teams Saturday afternoon. The Tar Heels are still adjusting to life without star quarterback Max Johnson ...