Dolley Madison
Dolley Madison was the wife of President James Madison and served as First Lady of the United States from 1809 to 1817.
She is remembered for her social graces, her role in establishing the traditions of the First Lady's position, and for famously saving a portrait of George Washington when the British burned the White House in 1814.
First to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
celebrated · historic · dignified · illustrious · memorable · groundbreaking · precedent-setting · role model
Female event organizer
- salonGrooming establishment or gathering
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- charmAttractive personal quality
- charismaticCompellingly attractive to others
graceful · elegant · fashionable · turban · feathered headdress · snuff · bipartisan · conversationalist
Formal governmental diplomatic meals
- inaugural ballFormal dance after inauguration
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- East RoomWhite House reception hall
women in politics · Martha Washington · Abigail Adams · Eleanor Roosevelt · Jacqueline Kennedy · social influence · executive mansion · receiving line
United States capital city
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- national treasuresValued items of collective significance
- ConstitutionGoverning principles document
- Declaration of IndependenceAmerica's founding proclamation
heroism · courage · historical preservation · wartime · flight · wagon
trailblazer
First to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- influentialHaving considerable effect
venerated · celebrated · historic · dignified · illustrious · memorable · groundbreaking · precedent-setting · role model · namesake
hostess
Female event organizer
- salonGrooming establishment or gathering
- entertainingProviding amusement or enjoyment
- charmAttractive personal quality
charismatic · graceful · elegant · fashionable · turban · feathered headdress · snuff · bipartisan · conversationalist · matchmaker
state dinners
Formal governmental diplomatic meals
- inaugural ballFormal dance after inauguration
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
East Room · women in politics · Martha Washington · Abigail Adams · Eleanor Roosevelt · Jacqueline Kennedy · social influence · executive mansion · receiving line · ceremonial duties
Washington D.C.
United States capital city
- evacuationRemoval from danger
- national treasuresValued items of collective significance
- ConstitutionGoverning principles document
Declaration of Independence · heroism · courage · historical preservation · wartime · flight · wagon
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One choosing isolation
misanthrope · wallflower · curmudgeon · hermit · cold fish
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