Hi! Do you know who the fourth lady of the United States was ? Me! Dolley Payen Madison! I was born May 20, 1768. I am remembered for being fashionable because I wore extravagant clothing and jewelry. I am married to James Madison, the fourth president of the United States. James and I lived in the white house 1809 to 1817 . I am called a National Hero because I saved the USA from Britain. I packed the presidential papers from Britain. By Sofia

The Life of Dolley Madison (00:00 - 00:45)

  • Introduction to the fourth First Lady, born in 1768, and her famous sense of fashion involving extravagant jewelry and clothing.

Life in the White House (00:45 - 01:30)

  • Details about her time living in the White House with her husband, President James Madison, from the years 18091809 to 18171817.

A Brave National Hero (01:30 - 02:00)

  • An account of how she saved important historical items and presidential papers during the British invasion, earning her the title of a National Hero.