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She was First Lady when her husband was elected president. When the British attacked the White House in 1812 she saved a painting of Washington as she ran out the backdoor.

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Why was dolly Madison important?

because she saved books and stuff.


Who saved important papers and Washington's portrtrait?

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What is Dolly Madison's full name?

Dolly Madison was the First Lady of the United States from 1809-1817


Who would not leave the burning white house without George Washington's picture in the War of 1812?

It was Dolly Madison that would not leave the famous portrait behind. She was the wife of James Madison. Dolly woudn't leave the portrait because she simply felt it was an important part if our country's history.


What did Dolly Madison do that was so important?

dolly madison took a potrait of george washington and there inside the papers of the declaration of indipendense and she did it right in time when the british attacked the white house


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Dolly Madison's birth date is May 20,1768.


Who owns Dolly Madison?

Interstate Bakeries Corporation makes Dolly Madison


How big were Dolly Madison's breasts?

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Who save important items before the British burned the White House?

I think it was Dolly Madison.


Was dolly Madison famous?

dolly Madison is famous for being the firs women to sit in the house of Representatives also for being James Madison wife .


What are the things named after dolley Madison?

the dolly Madison house


When did dolly die?

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