James Madison Monuments & Portraits Photos

James Madison, 4th US President (1809-1817) lived (1751-1836), hails from Virginia. He participated in the founding of a federal United States & was President during the war of 1812 when the British burned the White House after which the Octagon home down the street became the temporary White House. His wife Dolly rescued important documents from the burning White House.

See also: U.S. Presidential Sites
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James Madison (1821) by Gilbert Stuart in National Gallery of Art. Washington, DC

Portrait of James Madison (1875) by Catherine A. Drinker after Gilbert Stuart in National Portrait Gallery. Philadelphia, PA

Portrait of James Madison (1796-7) by James Sharples Senior in National Portrait Gallery. Philadelphia, PA

Portrait of Dolly Todd Madison (1796-7) by James Sharples Senior in National Portrait Gallery. Philadelphia, PA

US Court of Appeals (former Dolly Madison House) (1520 H St. NW) on Lafayette Square. Washington, DC

Dolly Madison House 19th c iron balcony overlooks Lafayette Square. Washington, DC

The Octagon (c1800) (1799 New York Ave. NW) served as home to President James & Dolly Madison while the White House was rebuilt after War of 1812. Washington, DC. Architect: Dr. William Thornton. On National Register.

The Octagon (c1800), now a museum house, was preserved by & served as Headquarters for the American Institute of Architects. Washington, DC
On National Register.

4: James Madison (1809-1817) lived (1751-1836). XP

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