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詹姆斯·麦迪逊(James Madison)是美国弗吉尼亚州人,生于1751年3月16日,卒于1836年6月28日,享年85岁.他在1809-1817年连任两届总统,并以第一任总统华盛顿为榜样,拒绝再次连任. 麦迪逊有保存美国初年历史的强烈感情,因而对档案文件有浓厚兴趣.他和前任总统托·杰斐逊都积累了大量的档案文件,两人常在一起讨论文件的内容以及文件的整理和保管问题.麦迪逊试图把他的来往信函全部保存下来.杰斐逊坚持保存发函的副本,就是从麦迪逊那里学来的.杰斐逊则向麦迪逊介绍了他的文件防潮办法——把文件包在或者缝在油纸内.
James Madison, a Virginia native, was born on March 16, 1751 and died on June 28, 1836, at the age of 85. He reelected two presidents in 1809-1817, Madison, who had a strong sense of preserving the early history of the United States, had a strong interest in archival documents, and both of his predecessor, Thomas Jefferson, had accumulated a large number of archives, To discuss the contents of the document and the organization and custody of the document Madison attempted to save all his correspondence, and Jefferson insisted on keeping a copy of the dispatch letter from Madison, who introduced him to Madison Moisture Prevention - Wrap or sew the paper in the paper.