The Shortest U.S President

James Madison was the shortest president in the history of U.S presidency. Here's a very brief description of James Madison: 

•  He was only 5"4  

• James Madison (1751-1836) from Virginia, was founding father of the United States and the 4th American president.  

• He served in the office from 1809 - 1817 

• An Advocate for a strong federal government. 

• He composed the first drafts of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights and earned the nickname " Father of the Constitution

Source: “James Madison.” 2013. The History Channel website. Jun 22 2013, 3:37 http://www.history.com/topics/james-madison