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This Day in Founder's History

This Day In Founding Fathers History – 20 May

This Day in Founding Fathers History - Where we bring you important dates in the lives and history of the Founding Generation. One notable birthday on this day in 1768, that of Dolley Madison. Madison was born in North Carolina, widowed in her early 20s, and married James Madison (4th President) in 1794.

May 20, 2015 6

This Day in Founder's History

This Day in Founders History – 23 August

This Day In Founders History – 23 August - On this day in 1814, first lady Dolley Madison saved a portrait of George Washington from being looted by British troops during the War of 1812. President Madison had requested that his wife gather important papers and be prepared to abandon the White House at any moment, as he was headed out to meet with his generals on the battlefield. It […]

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