On August 23, 1814–during the War of 1812–first lady Dolley Madison (1768-1849) saved a portrait of George Washington by removing it from the White House when the British troops arrived in Washington, D.C., intent on destruction.
On August 23, 1814–during the War of 1812–first lady Dolley Madison (1768-1849) saved a portrait of George Washington by removing it from the White House when the British troops arrived in Washington, D.C., intent on destruction.