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Dolley Todd Madison (née Payne; May 20, 1768 – July 12, 1849) was the wife of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. She was noted for holding Washington social functions in which she invited members of both political parties, essentially spearheading the concept of bipartisan cooperation.
3 days ago · Dolley Madison (born May 20, 1768, Guilford county, North Carolina [U.S.]—died July 12, 1849, Washington, D.C., U.S.) was an American first lady (1809–17), the wife of James Madison, fourth president of the United States.
Nov 9, 2009 · Dolley Madison (1768-1849) was an American first lady (1809-1817) and the wife of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States. One of Washington, D.C.’s most successful hostesses,...
Dolley Madison, the fourth First Lady of the United States, is widely remembered as the most lively of the early First Ladies. Despite her Quaker roots, she was outgoing, energetic, fun-loving, and kind.
Dolley Payne Todd Madison, one of the best known and loved First Ladies, was the wife of James Madison, the fourth President of the United States (1809-1817).
Dolley Madison’s White House was one of the few places in the nation where hope and determination continued to flourish. Although she was born a Quaker, Dolley saw herself as a fighter.
Dolley’s social events helped build early Washington society, while allowing her to wield considerable political influence. When British forces invaded Washington and burned the White House on August 24, 1814, Dolley was forced to flee.
4 days ago · The daguerreotype of Dolley Madison, taken by John Plumbe Jr., was estimated to bring in $50,000 to $70,000 at the Sotheby’s auction. Credit...
Jun 11, 2022 · Dolley Madison is fondly remembered as a gracious hostess and the brave savior of priceless White House artifacts before its burning in 1814. But more importantly, she helped define the political and social role of a first lady.
The final price for the Madison photograph, taken a decade after James died, made it the most valuable daguerreotype sold publicly at an auction. In 2017, the National Portrait Gallery bought a ...
