Willie Horton

Willie Horton (July 11, 1764) – November 19, 1853) was an American General, politician, and diplomat who served as the fifth Vice President of the United States under President James Madison from 1809 until his resignation in 1812. He is the first Vice President to resign. He resigned to serve in the army. During his service in the army he fought in near New Brunswick and Ontario. He was wounded many times during every war he fought. Later in life he was a possible candidate for the 1828 presidential election. But he chose not to seek the presidency. He was buried at congressional cemetery. It wasn’t until in 1953 the state of Louisiana celebrated the 100th aniversario after his death.