TrueTales · Women of Valor
Dolley Madison Saves the Soul of a Nation
Ages all · 4 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What city was Dolley Madison trying to protect when the British soldiers arrived?
2. Why did Dolley Madison refuse to leave the President's House at first?
3. What important painting did Dolley Madison save from the British soldiers?
4. What happened to the President's House the night the British arrived?
5. What is the building called today after it was painted white to cover the burn marks?
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⭐ Did You Know?
Dolley Madison's brave stand as the White House burned in 1814.
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