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She ordered that the portrait of George Washington be removed from the White House before the british came and burned the building down.
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Who was the first 3 presidents to live in the the White House?
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison were the first presidents to live in the White House.
What did James Madison grab from white house fire in 1800?
A portrait of George Washington
Who was the White house hostess for 2 presidents?
Joan K. madison the third
What is the story of dolley Madison saving the portrait from the white house?
the story is she asked someone to break the frame to get the George Washingtons portrait
Who were first 3 presidents who lived in White House?
They were John Adams, Jefferson and Madison. Madison had to leave after the British burned it.
What portrait of George Washington did Dolley Madison save and where is it now?
It hangs in the East Room of the White House. It is a well-known standing portrait of Washington by Gilbert Stuart.
The first three the presidents to live in the White House?
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison were the first three. However, during Madison's presidency, the White House was burned.
What did dolley Madison do in history?
Dolley was the wife of James Madison. When the attack at the white house occurred, she saved important government papers and the portrait of George Washington
What are some important contributions with Dolley Madison?
Dolley Madison was a fine hostess for the White House but her most important contribution was to take George Washington's portrait with her when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812. That was irreplaceable.
How has Dolley Madison inspire you?
She went back into the flaming white house just to save a portrait of George Washington. -that is how she inspires me.
When did Dolley Madison rescue George Washington's portrait?
This action occurred when the British burned the White House in August of 1814.
Which presidents portrait set the policy for gathering works of art in the White House?
The Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington.
