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.

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.

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.

Apr 3, 2014 · Dolley Madison's husband, James Madison, was president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. The vivacious Dolley set the template for the role of first lady, helping to...

The Cutts–Madison House (also known as the Dolley Madison House) is an American colonial-style [1] historic home, now used for offices located at 1520 H Street NW in Washington, D.C. The house is best known for being the residence of former First Lady Dolley Madison, who lived there from November 1837 until her death in July 1849. [2] [6] [7]

Take the famous story of Dolley rescuing George Washington’s portrait from the White House before the British could burn it during the War of 1812, which became a national symbol of the American resistance to foreign power and a defining part of Dolley’s public legacy.

Dolley was a beautiful woman who soon caught the eye of many men, including Virginia Congressman James Madison. James was famous for drafting the U.S. Bill of Rights. He was also a wealthy slave owner, but Dolley seemed unbothered by this.

Jul 23, 2013 · Dolley Madison passed away in Washington on July 12, 1849, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering first lady whose grace, diplomacy, and dedication to her country profoundly shaped the role of women in American political and social life.

Dolley Madison is best known for her heroic actions during the War of 1812, particularly her efforts to save the portrait of George Washington from the White House before it was burned by British troops.

Mar 26, 2020 · Mrs. Madison was, of course, Dolley Madison — widow of James Madison, the fourth President. Today she is widely remembered for her heroism during the War of 1812, when she saved a portrait of George Washington from being taken and burned by British invaders.