Ocupation: 4th U.S. President
Life: March 16, 1751 - June 28, 1836
Birthday: March 16
Death: June 28
As the war was just in its origin and necessary and noble in its objects, we can reflect with a proud satisfaction that in carrying it on no principle of justice or honor, no usage of civilized nations, no precept of courtesy or humanity, have been infringed.
source: James Madison, Robert Allen Rutland (2008). “The Papers of James Madison: 8 February-24 October 1813”
topic: War, Justice, Humanity, Civilized Nations