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because he was afraid that the reatreating army will make him a prisoner in the White House
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Who had to flee the White House in 1812?
President James Madison.
President Madison's first lady who was forced to flee the white house during war of 1812?
Dolley Madison
Who was the president when the city of Washington was captured and burned?
James Madison is the one who had to flee the White House.
Who was president when the city of Washington was burned and captured?
James Madison is the one who had to flee the White House.
Who was in the office when the city of Washington was captured and burned by the british?
President James Madison had to flee the White House in 1814.
When did the White House burn down and who was forced to flee?
August 24, 1814. James Madison and his family were residing in it at the time.
Did Madison stay in the White House?
Yes, President Madison did stay in the White House. There has only been one U.S. president to not stay in the White House and this was, George Washington. Washington did not stay in the White House because it was not completed until 1800 and he had already served his two terms and was out of office by then. John Adams was the first president to live in the White House and every president since has lived there.
What president was in control when the city of Washington was captured and burned by the british?
James Madison had to flee when the British came to burn the White House in 1814.
What is James Madison known for during the war of 1812?
Madison was the president during this war. He was the one who asked Congress to declare war. He was also the one who had to flee Washington and the White House when the British invaded . He had to find a new place to live after the British burned the White House.
What president had to flee the White House during a war?
Answer--During the War of 1812 Our fourth president, James Madison, had to escape the city of Washington as the British invaded and burned buildings including the White House.
Who lived in the white house when it was burned?
James and Dolley Madison were the White House residents when the British burned it.
Where did James Madison and Dolly Madison live?
the white house ;] :] >3
