Dolley Madison Saves George Washington

Dolley Madison Saves George Washington hardcover by Don Brown.

Ages 4-8

Dolley Madison made a name for herself by being the premier hostess in Washington, DC while her husband, James Madison, was secretary of state under Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson was a widower, so Dolley Madison made quite the name for herself. As first lady during her husband's presidency, Dolley Madison played a major role in the capital's social and political scenes. However, it was during the War of 1812 that she secured her place as a legendary figure in American History. Despite the fact that the 100 soldiers assigned to protect the mansion ran off, she bravely remained behind to make sure that the painting of George Washington, as well as important government documents were saved from British forces. It's nice to see a picture book biography of a First Lady!

Visit the White House Historical Association for interesting information on Dolley Madison.

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