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It is generally accepted that Dolley Madison saved the portrait of George Washington and other historic items from the White House before it was burned by the British. Some historians dispute this.
Dolley Madison was a fine hostess for the White House but her most important contribution was to take George Washington's portrait with her when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812. That was irreplaceable.
the war of 1812
Dolley Madison was a very important person. First of all, she was the First Lady who served as James Madison's wife, who was the third president of the United States. Dolley was also the first lady to live in the White House. Dolley saved valuable items during the Burning Of Washington, which was Britain destroying our dear Washington state. Before Britain burned the White House, Dolley Madison put items in a wagon. In this she put very valuable red velvet drape, silverware, important papers, and most unique and most famous of all: the portrait of George Washington. As you may find in some books, Dolley wrote diary entries that were later published.
Dolly Madison was the wife of the president James Madison and was the first lady during the the war of 18812. while the British were burning Washington D.C, she stayed behind to pack up important presidential papers,the white house silverware ,and a famous portrait of George Washington , painted by the american artist Gilbert Stuart. Her courage kept these items from falling into the British hands.
I think it was Dolly Madison.
There are 5 characters that lived during the time period of Dolley Madison. The five people were her mother, the first lady, John Todd, her husband and James.
entertaining kings and noblemen during meal time.
Dolley Madison
Dolley Madison (3rd and 4th first lady of the USA) saved the famous painting of George Washington when redcoats burned the White House (then called the President's Mansion) in 1814 (during the War of 1812).
Because it is their way of entertaining themselves and it is also their pastime.
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