BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ZContent.net//Zap Calendar 1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Dolley Madison UID:2008-05-04-18-17-58-63-@americanhistorycalendar.com SEQUENCE:0 STATUS:CONFIRMED TRANSP:TRANSPARENT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYMONTH=5;BYMONTHDAY=20 DTSTART;TZID=UTC;VALUE=DATE:20260520 DTEND;TZID=UTC;VALUE=DATE:20260521 DTSTAMP:20260526T021115 CATEGORIES:First Spouse,1812 War People LOCATION:Piedmont\, North Carolina GEO:36.355876;-79.6619488 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\n\n\n

Dolley Madison (1768 - 1 849) was the wife of James Madison, the 4th President of the United States , and served as First Lady from 1809 to 1817. Born in North Carolina on Ma y 20, 1768, Dolley Payne Todd was raised in Philadelphia, where she was kn own for her charm, grace, and sociability. She first married John Todd, a lawyer, but he died of yellow fever, leaving her a widow with a young son. She remarried James Madison in 1794.

As First Lady, Dolley Madiso n became one of the most beloved and influential women in American history . She was known for her role in shaping the office of the First Lady, sett ing standards for future generations. She hosted regular social events and was instrumental in fostering political relationships and bridging gaps b etween opposing parties during her husband's presidency. Her political acu men and social skills made her a key figure in Washington society.

One of Dolley Madison's most famous moments came during the War of 1812, when British forces burned the White House in 1814. Dolley famously saved many important artifacts, including a portrait of George Washington, befor e fleeing the burning building. Her bravery and quick thinking were widely praised.

After James Madison's presidency, Dolley continued to be a prominent figure in American society. She lived in Washington, D.C., an d was active in social and charitable causes. Dolley Madison is remembered as one of the most influential and popular First Ladies, known for her wa rmth, intelligence, and pivotal role in shaping the nation's early history .

DESCRIPTION:Dolley Madison (1768 - 1849) was the wife of James Madison\, th e 4th President of the United States\, and served as First Lady from 1809 to 1817. Born in North Carolina on May 20\, 1768\, Dolley Payne Todd was r aised in Philadelphia\, where she was known for her charm\, grace\, and so ciability. She first married John Todd\, a lawyer\, but he died of yellow fever\, leaving her a widow with a young son. She remarried James Madison in 1794.\nAs First Lady\, Dolley Madison became one of the most beloved an d influential women in American history. She was known for her role in sha ping the office of the First Lady\, setting standards for future generatio ns. She hosted regular social events and was instrumental in fostering pol itical relationships and bridging gaps between opposing parties during her husband's presidency. Her political acumen and social skills made her a k ey figure in Washington society.\nOne of Dolley Madison's most famous mome nts came during the War of 1812\, when British forces burned the White Hou se in 1814. Dolley famously saved many important artifacts\, including a p ortrait of George Washington\, before fleeing the burning building. Her br avery and quick thinking were widely praised.\nAfter James Madison's presi dency\, Dolley continued to be a prominent figure in American society. She lived in Washington\, D.C.\, and was active in social and charitable caus es. Dolley Madison is remembered as one of the most influential and popula r First Ladies\, known for her warmth\, intelligence\, and pivotal role in shaping the nation's early history.\n\n URL:https://americanhistorycalendar.com/component/zcalendar/1,5927-dolley-m adison?Itemid= END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR