The Night the White House Burned
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The Night the White House Burned
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Today, we dive into a dramatic moment from American history when the British were closing in on Washington, D.C. In August of 1814, President James Madison left the White House to join the fight, while Dolley Madison stayed behind. She knew the British were almost there, so she sprang into action, gathering important papers and making sure to save a huge portrait of George Washington. Despite the chaos, she ordered the staff to break the frame to get the canvas out, and they managed to escape just in time. The White House burned that night, but Washington’s portrait survived and is still safe today.
Takeaways:
- In August 1814, President Madison left the White House to join the fight.
- Dolly Madison stayed behind to save important documents and a portrait of Washington.
- When the British advanced, Dolly ordered her staff to save what they could.
- She insisted on saving George Washington's portrait, which is now preserved.
- The White House and much of D.C. burned, but Washington's portrait survived.
- Dolly's quick actions ensured that a part of history was saved during the invasion.
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