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Date of Birth
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Survives The Yellow Fever
The Yellow Fever epidemic sweeps through and kills her first husband and son. Dolley Madison survives. -
Married James Madison
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Dolley Donates Goods for the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Many goods were needed for the exploration of The Louisiana Purchase by Lewis and Clark so Dolley and other women donate. -
James Madison is Elected as President
Dolley Madison's husband, James Madison is inaugurated as the 4th president of the United States -
Became the First Lady
Dolley Madison becomes the First Lady when James Madison is elected as the 4th president of the United States. -
Hosts Second Inagural Ball
Dolley Madison's famous ice cream is served at the Secoond Inagural Ball. She also hosts this ball. -
Saves the Portrait
Dolley Madison orders the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington to be taken down upon evacuation. -
James Madison Dies
Dolley's husband dies. -
A Lifetime Seat on House Floor
Dolley Madison is awarded a life time deat on the House Floor after James Madison dies. -
Dolley Sells Montplier
Montplier was James Madison's home for his whole childhood. It was a huge plantation. It had to be sold after Madison's son ran into many financial debts. -
Date of Death
