Podcasts about Dolley Madison

In this special episode of Consider the Constitution, Dr. Katie Crawford-Lackey explores the evolving role of America's First Ladies with Anita McBride, former Assistant to President George W. Bush and Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, and co-author of "Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America's History-Making Women." Though the Constitution never defines this role, First Ladies, from Martha Washington to today, have wielded significant influence in shaping policy, diplomacy, and national identity. McBride shares fascinating insights about how these women served as essential partners to presidents while carving out their own legacies - from Dolley Madison saving White House treasures during war to Lady Bird Johnson advocating for civil rights in the hostile South. Drawing from her extensive research for her book, McBride reveals how these remarkable women used their "automatic powerful platform" to advance the nation, even when they themselves lacked constitutional rights.

Episode 149: Dolley Madison Saves a Painting (a special episode for Elsie Rabideau) Become a Patreon Member!  Learn more about our partnership with YWAM PUBLISHING!  Want a birthday shout-out? Join the club! 

As Washington, D.C., gears up for a busy inaugural weekend, I'm thrilled to share my conversation with Anita McBride of American University. Throughout her remarkable career, Anita has served three U.S. Presidents in key personnel and management roles, including as Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush.In our discussion, she shares her journey from campaign work to senior leadership, reflecting on the evolving role of the First Lady. Anita has co-authored a collegiate text and written the novel Remember the First Ladies, inspired by Dolley Madison's iconic words. As a highly sought-after thought leader in this fascinating area of history, her insights are both engaging and enlightening.Join me for a conversation with someone whose career I deeply admire, on a subject that is uniquely and quintessentially American. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefridayreporter.substack.com

Max, in desperate need of ice cream, talks Molly into traveling back in time to Washington, DC in 1803. However, instead of getting ice cream from Dolley Madison, who was known to serve it to President Thomas Jefferson in the White House – Max and Molly are needed to crack a code and solve a problem involving the Louisiana Purchase for James Madison!   

Join Host Lyle Perez for a chilling finale to the Haunted America series as he explores the haunted history of Washington, D.C., on Halloween night. As the center of political power, the nation's capital holds layers of dark secrets, historic tragedies, and spectral presences. From the halls of the White House to the eerie streets of Lafayette Square, D.C. is alive with ghostly tales that reveal a side of history rarely discussed. Grab a warm drink, dim the lights, and get ready for a journey into the capital's haunted sites. Featured Locations: The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20500 Home to more than just presidents, the White House hosts famous spirits like Abraham Lincoln, who's been seen by countless staff and guests. Queen Wilhelmina even fainted upon seeing his apparition. Dolley Madison is rumored to protect the Rose Garden, while Abigail Adams' ghost has been seen in the East Room. Public tours offer a glimpse into the residence, though ghostly encounters are never guaranteed. The Octagon House 1799 New York Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20006 This unique mansion, built in 1801, is haunted by the spirits of two Tayloe daughters who fell to their deaths in the staircase. Visitors report hearing footsteps, doors slamming, and feeling watched, especially in the ballroom. The house is open as a museum, inviting visitors to learn about its tragic history. The Capitol Building First St SE, Washington, D.C. 20004 The U.S. Capitol is haunted by the mysterious “Demon Cat,” a ghostly omen of disaster, and by John Quincy Adams, who collapsed and died in the building. Cold spots, whispers, and eerie figures are common, particularly in the rotunda. Guided tours provide access to this historical—and haunted—monument. Lafayette Square Across from the White House, Lafayette Square's dark past is marked by murder and scandal. The ghost of Philip Barton Key II, murdered by Congressman Daniel Sickles, is said to roam here. Shadowy figures and phantom gunshots disturb this otherwise serene park, making it a must-visit for thrill-seekers. The Old Stone House 3051 M St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007 Dating back to 1765, the Old Stone House is D.C.'s oldest unchanged structure. It's haunted by “George,” a spectral carpenter, and a child who tugs at visitors' clothing. Guests report feeling cold hands and hearing whispers, adding to its allure as a museum with deep-rooted mysteries. The National Theatre 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20004 Known as “The Theatre of Presidents,” the National Theatre is haunted by the “Lady in White,” seen backstage and in the audience. Disembodied laughter and footsteps heighten its ghostly charm. Patrons attending performances may find themselves in the presence of D.C.'s most dedicated spectral audience. The Exorcist Steps, Georgetown 36th St NW & Prospect St NW, Washington, D.C. 20007 Made famous by The Exorcist, these narrow steps hold an ominous presence. Many report feeling watched or hearing footsteps echoing behind them, especially at night. It's a notorious location for those seeking real-life frights in the heart of Georgetown. The Hay-Adams Hotel 800 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006 Overlooking Lafayette Square, the Hay-Adams Hotel is haunted by the spirit of Clover Adams, whose presence is felt through cold spots, flickering lights, and the scent of lavender. The fourth floor is particularly active, drawing guests who hope for a ghostly encounter during their stay. The Smithsonian Castle 1000 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, D.C. 20560 James Smithson, the Smithsonian's founder, is said to haunt this Gothic structure. His spirit has been seen in the hallways, with footsteps and ghostly whispers adding to the building's aura. Visitors can explore the castle's history and perhaps feel Smithson's presence watching over his legacy. The Congressional Cemetery 1801 E St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003 This historic cemetery is home to prominent figures, and visitors often report eerie encounters, including the spirit of Clara Barton. Ghost tours reveal the haunted side of this iconic cemetery, with flickering lights and murmurs from beyond. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X (formerly Twitter): @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Keywords and Tags: Haunted Washington D.C., White House ghost stories, The Exorcist Steps, haunted landmarks D.C., ghost tours Washington D.C., haunted hotels in Washington, Halloween Podcast, U.S. Capitol ghost

The White House in Washington D.C. is not only the most famous building in the United States, it's also one of the most haunted. The ghosts of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson, Dolley Madison and others roam its halls and grounds and have been witnessed by presidents, staff members, guests and visitors. Join me as I dive deep into stories of the ghosts of the White House. Website: ConnecticutGhostHunter.com Book: https://4410824060453.gumroad.com/l/mamek Contact: barrypirro@yahoo.com

The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – In today's world, young people face challenges unlike any before. By sharing stories of courage, like that of Dolley Madison, we help them develop strong character traits. Instead of schools focusing on gender ideology, education should prioritize virtues that prepare students to navigate life's difficulties with resilience and integrity, ensuring a stronger future for them.

Dolley Madison was eight years old when the Declaration of Independence was signed, and 40 when her husband James became president. In her late 70s she sat for a photograph, becoming the first (former) first lady to do so. Then, this summer, the National Portrait Gallery acquired it.In this mini 'Blink' episode, Kim speaks with Ann Shumard, senior curator of photographs, to hear how this rare daguerreotype came to light and how the Gallery was able to buy itSee the photograph here.

Frank starts the third hour with denunciations for the week. He moves on to talk about his crazy afternoon muddled with testimonies and cronies, Las Vegas and a photo of former First Lady, Dolley Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank starts the show like he always does on Fridays: With Ask Frank Anything. In the next hour, Frank discusses his experience with Alec Baldwin and Baldwin's current manslaughter case. He is later joined by Trita Parsi, an award winning author and co-founder & executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. They discuss the current state of Iran as they elect a new president and Israel's war with Hamas. Frank starts the third hour with denunciations for the week. He moves on to talk about his crazy afternoon muddled with testimonies and cronies, Las Vegas and a photo of former First Lady, Dolley Madison. Frank wraps up the show talking about the cutthroat ice-cream jingle business. He is also joined by Noam Laden for News You Can Use.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when you think you know everything there is to know about the White House, here comes Corey Mead and his book The Hidden History of the White House: Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments, which came out June 4. This book is presented by the hit podcast “American History Tellers,” and it reveals behind-the-scenes stories of some of the most dramatic events in American history, told from right inside the White House where they happened. Talk about “if these walls could talk”—the White House has been the soundstage for some of the most climactic moments in American history, and its walls have witnessed history-making decisions, power struggles, scandals, and so many stories from the First Family, their guests, and the staff at the White House. Just some of the topics delved into were Andrew Jackson's disastrous inauguration; Woodrow Wilson's stroke and his second wife Edith's basically shadow presidency as his administration came to a close; Dolley Madison's courageous act when the White House was set aflame in 1814; when U.K. Prime Minister Winston Churchill visited the White House and plotted, with FDR, plans to defeat Germany; and the decision by Barack Obama to green-light the Navy SEAL raid that ultimately killed Osama bin Ladin. I talk about this with Corey, but maybe one of the most fascinating parts to me about the book—and I wasn't expecting this—was the actual construction of the White House itself and its subsequent renovations, especially the 1948 Truman renovation, which we talk about on the show today. The book is broken into three parts: part one, Laying the Foundation; part two, The People's House; and part three, Halls of Power—each as fascinating as the last. As Corey writes in the book, “Every corner and hallway has a tale to tell,” and there's so many of those tales in this book. We have Corey Mead on the show today, the author of this great book and also an associate professor of English at Baruch College, City University of New York. In addition to this book, Corey is also the author of Angelic Music: The Story of Benjamin Franklin's Glass Armonica and War Play: Video Games and the Future of Armed Conflict. You can also find his work everywhere from Time to Salon, The Daily Beast, and numerous literary journals, and I know you'll enjoy this conversation.   P.S.: The Rebecca Boggs Roberts episode we mention in this conversation about First Lady Edith Wilson is from season 7, episode 6!   The Hidden History of the White House: Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments by Corey Mead

Don Wildman uncovers the heroics of a First Lady who fought to preserve the nation's treasures, travels to England to examine a soccer ball linked to a WWI game of peace, and studies an explosive tale of a whale in Oregon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this day in 1878, the White House hosted its first official Easter Egg Roll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Madison, the last of the Founding Presidents to pass, but one supremely focused on his historical legacy. Journey back to Montpelier to check out the simple cemetery with a large obelisk, and what this means for the memory of the Fourth President!  Learn about James Madison's long post-presidency, his death, and the ways he is commemorated!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2024/03/12/season-3-episode-4-james-madisons-tomb/ Season 1's James Madison Episode-"James Madison and Port Conway"Season 2's James Madison Episode-"James Madison and Montpelier"Support the showVisit the social media on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Clay Jenkinson is joined by regular contributor Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky for a spirited conversation about Margaret Bayard Smith, one of Thomas Jefferson's greatest admirers. Mrs. Smith, who was 35 years younger than Jefferson, was the wife of the editor of the National Intelligencer, the first Washington, D.C. newspaper. Her letters and journals, printed as The First Forty Years of Washington Society, contain some of the most interesting details of Jefferson's presidency, beginning with his inauguration on March 4, 1801. What she noticed and admired was the peaceful transfer of power in this our happy republic. Because Jefferson was a widower, Margaret Smith and Dolley Madison served as hostesses at some of Jefferson's White House functions. Smith and Jefferson shared a love of nature. In fact, when Jefferson retired he gave Mrs. Smith a geranium plant she coveted. She and her husband Samuel Harrison Smith visited Jefferson at Monticello in August 1809, just a few months into his 17-year retirement. 

Perhaps no other single day in US history was as threatening to the survival of the nation as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured Washington, DC. This unique moment might have significantly altered the nation's path forward, but the event and the reasons why it happened are little remembered by most Americans.  Robert P. Watson's book When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise from the Ashes (Georgetown UP, 2023) narrates and examines the British campaign and American missteps that led to the fall of Washington during the War of 1812. Watson analyzes the actions of key figures on both sides, such as President James Madison and General William Winder on the US side and Rear Admiral George Cockburn and Major General Robert Ross on the British side. He pinpoints the reasons the campaign was such a disaster for the United States but also tells the redeeming stories of the courageous young clerks and the bold first lady, Dolley Madison, who risked their lives to save priceless artifacts and documents from the flames, including the Constitution. The British invasion was repulsed over the coming weeks and months, and the United States ultimately emerged stronger. General readers interested in the history of Washington, US history, and military history will be fascinated by this book. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Perhaps no other single day in US history was as threatening to the survival of the nation as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured Washington, DC. This unique moment might have significantly altered the nation's path forward, but the event and the reasons why it happened are little remembered by most Americans.  Robert P. Watson's book When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise from the Ashes (Georgetown UP, 2023) narrates and examines the British campaign and American missteps that led to the fall of Washington during the War of 1812. Watson analyzes the actions of key figures on both sides, such as President James Madison and General William Winder on the US side and Rear Admiral George Cockburn and Major General Robert Ross on the British side. He pinpoints the reasons the campaign was such a disaster for the United States but also tells the redeeming stories of the courageous young clerks and the bold first lady, Dolley Madison, who risked their lives to save priceless artifacts and documents from the flames, including the Constitution. The British invasion was repulsed over the coming weeks and months, and the United States ultimately emerged stronger. General readers interested in the history of Washington, US history, and military history will be fascinated by this book. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Perhaps no other single day in US history was as threatening to the survival of the nation as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured Washington, DC. This unique moment might have significantly altered the nation's path forward, but the event and the reasons why it happened are little remembered by most Americans.  Robert P. Watson's book When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise from the Ashes (Georgetown UP, 2023) narrates and examines the British campaign and American missteps that led to the fall of Washington during the War of 1812. Watson analyzes the actions of key figures on both sides, such as President James Madison and General William Winder on the US side and Rear Admiral George Cockburn and Major General Robert Ross on the British side. He pinpoints the reasons the campaign was such a disaster for the United States but also tells the redeeming stories of the courageous young clerks and the bold first lady, Dolley Madison, who risked their lives to save priceless artifacts and documents from the flames, including the Constitution. The British invasion was repulsed over the coming weeks and months, and the United States ultimately emerged stronger. General readers interested in the history of Washington, US history, and military history will be fascinated by this book. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Perhaps no other single day in US history was as threatening to the survival of the nation as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured Washington, DC. This unique moment might have significantly altered the nation's path forward, but the event and the reasons why it happened are little remembered by most Americans.  Robert P. Watson's book When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise from the Ashes (Georgetown UP, 2023) narrates and examines the British campaign and American missteps that led to the fall of Washington during the War of 1812. Watson analyzes the actions of key figures on both sides, such as President James Madison and General William Winder on the US side and Rear Admiral George Cockburn and Major General Robert Ross on the British side. He pinpoints the reasons the campaign was such a disaster for the United States but also tells the redeeming stories of the courageous young clerks and the bold first lady, Dolley Madison, who risked their lives to save priceless artifacts and documents from the flames, including the Constitution. The British invasion was repulsed over the coming weeks and months, and the United States ultimately emerged stronger. General readers interested in the history of Washington, US history, and military history will be fascinated by this book. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Perhaps no other single day in US history was as threatening to the survival of the nation as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured Washington, DC. This unique moment might have significantly altered the nation's path forward, but the event and the reasons why it happened are little remembered by most Americans.  Robert P. Watson's book When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise from the Ashes (Georgetown UP, 2023) narrates and examines the British campaign and American missteps that led to the fall of Washington during the War of 1812. Watson analyzes the actions of key figures on both sides, such as President James Madison and General William Winder on the US side and Rear Admiral George Cockburn and Major General Robert Ross on the British side. He pinpoints the reasons the campaign was such a disaster for the United States but also tells the redeeming stories of the courageous young clerks and the bold first lady, Dolley Madison, who risked their lives to save priceless artifacts and documents from the flames, including the Constitution. The British invasion was repulsed over the coming weeks and months, and the United States ultimately emerged stronger. General readers interested in the history of Washington, US history, and military history will be fascinated by this book. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perhaps no other single day in US history was as threatening to the survival of the nation as August 24, 1814, when British forces captured Washington, DC. This unique moment might have significantly altered the nation's path forward, but the event and the reasons why it happened are little remembered by most Americans.  Robert P. Watson's book When Washington Burned: The British Invasion of the Capital and a Nation's Rise from the Ashes (Georgetown UP, 2023) narrates and examines the British campaign and American missteps that led to the fall of Washington during the War of 1812. Watson analyzes the actions of key figures on both sides, such as President James Madison and General William Winder on the US side and Rear Admiral George Cockburn and Major General Robert Ross on the British side. He pinpoints the reasons the campaign was such a disaster for the United States but also tells the redeeming stories of the courageous young clerks and the bold first lady, Dolley Madison, who risked their lives to save priceless artifacts and documents from the flames, including the Constitution. The British invasion was repulsed over the coming weeks and months, and the United States ultimately emerged stronger. General readers interested in the history of Washington, US history, and military history will be fascinated by this book. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

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Join Jennie and Dianne as they delve into the intriguing world of Fisk metallic burial cases, also known as Fisk coffins. Unearth the remarkable story of Almond Dunbar Fisk, the visionary behind the cast iron coffin, whose innovation forever changed the way we lay our loved ones to rest. From first lady Dolley Madison who made the cast iron coffin fashionable among the leaders in Washington D.C. to the mysterious "Lady in Red" discovered within the sturdy embrace of another metallic burial case, this episode uncovers the secrets of one of history's most unique burial methods. They also share the Ordinary Extraordinary narrative of an African American woman whose remains, preserved for over 150 years, were found in one of these remarkable coffins reminding the world of the many freed African American communities that made up the fabric of New York City long before the American Civil War. To purchase tickets to the third annual Beyond the Grave: an evening with Bram Stoker, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beyond-the-grave-an-evening-with-bram-stoker-tickets-696195337997?aff=oddtdtcreatorResources used to research this episode include:, Family Search. "Dr. Almond Dunbar Fisk." https://ancestors.familysearch.org. ancestors.familysearch.org/en/LCJT-LJG/dr-almond-dunbar-fisk-1818-1850. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023.Warnasch, Scott. "Almond Dunbar Fisk." https://ironcoffinmummy.com. ironcoffinmummy.com/inventors/almond-dunbar-fisk/. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023., Genealogy Trails. "Fisk Metallic Burial Case South Carolina Genealogy Trails ." http://genealogytrails.com. genealogytrails.com/scar/fisk_coffins.htm. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023.Blart, Art. "Photgraphs: Exhumed Coffins." https://artblart.com. 2 May 2019. artblart.com/2019/05/02/photographs-exhumed-coffin/. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023.Bot, Citation . "Fisk metallic burial case ." https://en.m.wikipedia.org. 4 Nov. 2022. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fisk_metallic_burial_case. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023.Biesinger, Meredith . "The Mystery of Mississippi's Lady in Red ." https://www.ourmshome.com. 11 Jan. 2023. www.ourmshome.com/the-mystery-of-mississippis-lady-in-red/. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023.Broom, Brian. "She has no one to pray over her:' Lady in Red remains a Mississippi mystery. Who is she? ." https://www.clarionledger.com. 14 Feb. 2019. www.clarionledger.com/story/magnolia/2019/02/14/lady-red-who-woman-unearthed-mississippi-1969-unsolved-mystery/2766496002/. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023.McBride Jacobson, Molly. "Grave of the Lady in Red ." https://www.atlasobscura.com. 17 Oct. 2016. www.atlasobscura.com/places/grave-of-the-lady-in-red#:~:text=No%20one%20is%20sure%20about,traveling%20the%20nearby%20Yazoo%20River. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023., The White House Historical Association . "Dolley Madison ." https://www.whitehousehistory.org. www.whitehousehistory.org/bios/dolley-madison. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023.Schwartz Foster, Feather. "The Funeral of Dolley Madison: End of an Era." https://featherschwartzfoster.blog. 28 Dec. 2018. featherschwartzfoster.blog/2018/12/28/the-funeral-of-dolley-madison-end-of-an-era/. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023.Public Media, WOUB. "Found in Queens, NY, “The Woman in the Iron Coffin” on SECRETS OF THE DEAD ." https://woub.org. 2 Feb. 2023. woub.org/2023/02/02/the-woman-in-the-iron-coffin-secrets-of-the-dead-wednesday-october-3-at-10/. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023.PBS, Rocky Mountain . "The Woman in the Iron Coffin." https://www.pbs.org. 3 Oct. 2018. www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/woman-in-the-iron-coffin-about-the-film/3923/. Accessed 27 Aug. 2023., Inside Thirteen. "A Queens Tale: Woman in An Iron Coffin ." https://www.thirteen.org

Paul Prud'homme, Dinner with the President You all probably know of Alex Prud'homme as co-author of Julia Child's best selling memoir, My Life in France. Come join us as Alex takes us into the White House to talk about his latest book, Dinner with the President. Alex will serve us a capsulated history of American food and politics, from the grim meals eaten by George Washington and his starving troops at Valley Forge, to Donald Trump's burger banquets and Joe Biden's “performance enhancing” ice cream—what they ate, why they ate it, and what it tells us about the state of the nation. “At the White House, every meal, every bite, has consequences – some intended, some not,” Alex says. “Some of the most significant moments in American history have occurred over meals, as U.S. presidents broke bread with friends or foe,” Alex says. “Thomas Jefferson's nation building receptions in the new capitol, Washington, D.C.; Richard Nixon's practiced use of chopsticks to pry open China; and Jimmy Carter's cakes and pies that fueled a détente between Israel and Egypt at Camp David.” Alex will also detail overlooked figures, like George Washington's enslaved chef, Hercules Posey, whose meals burnished the president's reputation before the cook narrowly escaped to freedom; and pioneering First Ladies, such as Dolley Madison and Jackie Kennedy, who used food and entertaining to build political and social relationships. “Food is not just fuel when it is served to the most powerful people in the world,” Alex says says. “It is a tool of communication, a lever of power and persuasion, a form of entertainment, and a symbol of the nation.” You may purchase his book from your local bookseller or directly from his publisher. Alex Prud'homme is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and many other publications. He coauthored with his aunt, Julia Child, her memoir, My Life in France, and has authored or coauthored: The French Chef in America, France is a Feast, Born Hungry, The Ripple Effect, Hydrofracking, The Cell Game, and Forewarned. He lives with his family in Brooklyn, New York. Recorded via Zoom on July 12, 2023 CONNECT WITH CULINARY HISTORIANS OF CHICAGO ✔ MEMBERSHIP https://culinaryhistorians.org/membership/ ✔ EMAIL LIST http://culinaryhistorians.org/join-our-email-list/ ✔ S U B S C R I B E https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Y0-9lTi1-JYu22Bt4_-9w ✔ F A C E B O O K https://www.facebook.com/CulinaryHistoriansOfChicago ✔ PODCAST 2008 to Present https://culinaryhistorians.org/podcasts/ By Presenter https://culinaryhistorians.org/podcasts-by-presenter/ ✔ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Y0-9lTi1-JYu22Bt4_-9w ✔ W E B S I T E https://www.CulinaryHistorians.org

Thomas Jefferson called the election of 1800 a "revolution," meaning a return to the principles of 1776.  For the next twenty-four years, he and his close allies James Madison and James Monroe, would hold the office of President.  How well did they do?  Did their administrations fulfill the promise of the Revolution?  We discuss the Jeffersonians with Kevin Gutzman, gutzman.com/rofessor Kevin Gutzman, historian, Professor of History at Western Connecticut State University, and author of The Jeffersonians:  The Visionary Presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. 

This Presidential War episode settles the burning question that is on everyone's mind—who would have made a better president: George Washington's brother Lawrence Washington or James A. Garfield's son James R. Garfield? We also discuss Dolley Madison's accomplishments, Frances Cleveland's good looks, and how Abraham Lincoln might have fared if he had served as Attorney General.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Email us at deadpresidentspodcast@gmail.com Please rate & review, subscribe & share. Thanks for listening!

Alex Prud'homme's just-published book, Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House Cornwall, CT – Breaking Bread at the White House, an Historical Feast with Alex Prud'homme — Saturday, April 15 at 5pm Alex Prud'homme's just-published book, Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House, is a fascinating, often surprising chronicle of presidential fare, from the starvation-level meals eaten by Washington and his army at Valley Forge to Biden's chocolate chip ice cream. Prud'homme, who is a journalist and freelance writer, is coauthor of Julia Child's memoir, My Life in France, and has written or collaborated on numerous other books. His work has appeared in many publications including The New York Times and The New Yorker. A reading by the author and interview of him by fellow Cornwall artist and author Adam Van Doren at the Cornwall Library will be followed by a book signing. Dinner with the President is inspired by the first reporting from inside the White House kitchen by Prud'homme's great aunt Julia Child when President Lyndon Johnson authorized it. The book explores the tastes of twenty-six of America's most influential presidents—what they ate, why they ate it, how it was prepared, its relationship to the state of the nation, and its effect on people around the world. Along the way we are treated to tidbits such as Lincoln's celebratory turtle soup after the Civil War, Eisenhower's taste for squirrel stew, and Trump's relationship with fast-food burgers. We also learn about overlooked figures like Washington's enslaved chef, Hercules Posey, whose meals burnished the president's reputation before the cook narrowly escaped to freedom, or pioneering First Ladies, such as Dolley Madison and Jackie Kennedy, who used dining and entertaining to build political and social relationships. Attend in-person at the Cornwall Library or by Zoom. Registration required: https://cornwalllibrary.org/events

This week, Clay Jenkinson and Lindsay Chervinsky discuss the first great First Lady in American history, Dolley Madison. Topics include her attitudes towards race and slavery, her sixteen years as the principal social arbiter and hostess in the new capital in Washington, DC, her relationship with Jefferson and her husband's amazing friendship and collaboration with Jefferson. Plus, of course, that great moment when she refused to leave the White House without the Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington. Support the show by joining the 1776 Club or by donating to the Thomas Jefferson Hour, Inc. You can learn more about Clay's cultural tours and retreats at jeffersonhour.com/tours. Check out our merch. You can find Clay's books on our website, along with a list of his favorite books on Jefferson, Lewis and Clark, and other topics. Thomas Jefferson is interpreted and portrayed by Clay S. Jenkinson.

Original Air Date: March 23, 2023 We're devoting today's episode of The Takeaway to the task of taking First Ladies seriously as we seek to understand the unique ways these women have affected and continue to shape America. In this episode we explore the ways that Betty Ford's honesty and outspokenness changed the way we look at first ladies; we look at the roles of Martha Washington and Dolley Madison in relationship to chattel slavery in the United States; and how Edith Wilson may have been the country's first acting female president. Guests: Lauren Wright, is an associate research scholar and lecturer in Politics and Public Affairs at Princeton University. She is the author of “Star Power: American Democracy in the Age of the Celebrity Candidate” and “On Behalf of the President: Presidential Spouses and White House Communications Strategy Today.” Lisa McCubbin, New York Times best selling author of six books, including “Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer.” Marie Jenkins Schwartz, professor emeritus University of Rhode Island, author "Ties that Bound: Founding First Ladies and Slaves." Professor Schwartz insists First Ladies must be part of our investigation into slavery and the American founding. Rebecca Boggs Roberts, educator, author, speaker, and leading historian of American women's suffrage and civic participation. Her books include "The Suffragist Playbook"; "Suffragists in Washington, D.C."; and "Historic Congressional Cemetery." She is currently deputy director of events at the Library of Congress. For full transcript, see above.

We're devoting today's episode of The Takeaway to the task of taking First Ladies seriously as we seek to understand the unique ways these women have affected and continue to shape America. In this episode we explore the ways that Betty Ford's honesty and outspokenness changed the way we look at first ladies; we look at the roles of Martha Washington and Dolley Madison in relationship to chattel slavery in the United States; and how Edith Wilson may have been the country's first acting female president. Guests: Lauren Wright, is an associate research scholar and lecturer in Politics and Public Affairs at Princeton University. She is the author of “Star Power: American Democracy in the Age of the Celebrity Candidate” and “On Behalf of the President: Presidential Spouses and White House Communications Strategy Today.” Lisa McCubbin, New York Times best selling author of six books, including “Betty Ford: First Lady, Women's Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer.” Marie Jenkins Schwartz, professor emeritus University of Rhode Island, author "Ties that Bound: Founding First Ladies and Slaves." Professor Schwartz insists First Ladies must be part of our investigation into slavery and the American founding. Rebecca Boggs Roberts, educator, author, speaker, and leading historian of American women's suffrage and civic participation. Her books include "The Suffragist Playbook"; "Suffragists in Washington, D.C."; and "Historic Congressional Cemetery." She is currently deputy director of events at the Library of Congress.

There's an awful lot of testosterone on History's Trainwrecks. I tend to think it's because men are far more likely than women to self-sabotage in a big way. But as Abigail Adams told her husband John, we should always "remember the ladies."Samantha Wilcoxson, author of the phenomenal Women of the American Revolution, joins me to talk about her book and see how the stories we've always been told about the women of the founding generation are really just the beginning. In this book, you'll learn things you probably never knew about Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Eliza Hamilton, and Dolley Madison, as well as some figures you may not have heard of like Ona Judge. You can find Samantha Wilcoxson's books here:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Samantha-Wilcoxson/author/B00IGVWSCIAnd all her other shenanigans:Blog https://samanthawilcoxson.blogspot.com/Twitter https://twitter.com/carpe_librumInstagram https://www.instagram.com/samantha_wilcoxsonFacebook https://www.facebook.com/PlantagenetEmbers/Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/samanthajwPinterest https://www.pinterest.com/samantha_wilcoxson/ Subscribe to History's TrainwrecksSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/historys-trainwrecks. Help keep trainwrecks on the tracks. Become a supporter at https://plus.acast.com/s/historys-trainwrecks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Tim McNeese shares how Paul Jennings, a slave of President James Madison, showed kindness to Dolley Madison despite how she treated him. Matthew 7:12

We talk with James Madison, President, Secretary of State, Congressman, architect of the Constitution, and political player in a wide-ranging conversation about politics, religion, slavery, Dolley Madison, and some of the people he knew.  Our discussion was facilitated by Kyle Jenks, and we are grateful to @madisonportrayer for this opportunity to talk with the "Great Little Madison." Find Mr. Madison on Instagram @Madisonportrayer, or @leaguemostinterestinggentlemen

On this day in 1814, First Lady Dolley Madison helped save a portrait of George Washington from being destroyed by British troops during the War of 1812.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Sharon Says So Podcast we are going to meet the woman who set the gold standard for the role of First Lady. Dolley Madison's natural effervescence came in handy as she executed countless social events for the well-connected and wealthy inhabitants of Washington DC. She relied on the art of entertaining to successfully play the game of politics, which furthered her husband's influence and career. But that's just the beginning. Tune in to find out how Dolley went from First Lady to national hero. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Year(s) Discussed: 1817-1858 James and Dolley Madison left Washington, DC in 1817 anticipating a peaceful retirement in Montpelier. Little did they know what life had in store for them or that Dolley would end up returning to the social circles of the leading politicians in the nation's capital. Learn more about the triumphs and tribulations faced by the former Lady Presidentress in her later years and the legacy that she left by listening to this episode. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Year(s) Discussed: 1768-1849 We continue our examination of the life and legacy of Dolley Madison with a discussion with Hilarie Hicks, Senior Research Historian at James Madison's Montpelier. In this episode, we talk about Dolley's role in the social circles of the nation's capital during James's presidency, her management of the household, her views on slavery, and whether she was responsible for saving the portrait of George Washington during the British invasion of Washington, DC. More information can be found on the website at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Year(s) Discussed: 1768-1809 Born in a Southern log cabin, the woman who would go on to be the center of social life in the nation's capital developed her skills of charm and entertainment through formative years filled with uncertainty, turmoil, and tragedy. Join me as I explore the early life of Dolley Payne Todd Madison up to her husband's election as the fourth President of the United States. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this thrilling iteration of Presidential War, we discuss the most insane question in presidential debate history and make some interesting comparisons: the electoral performances of James Buchanan vs. William Howard Taft; the pre-presidential accomplishments of Teddy Roosevelt vs. Lyndon Johnson; and the First Lady accomplishments of Dolley Madison vs. Michelle Obama. Also: Who was the better politician—Martin Van Buren or Abraham Lincoln? Who was the better statesman—FDR or Ronald Reagan? 

Content Note: This episode mentions the topic of suicide. Year(s) Discussed: 1807-1810 The Madison administration experienced numerous setbacks and embarrassments in the latter part of 1809. The President's private secretary, Isaac Coles, committed an egregious breach of privilege while on official business. Around the same time, Dolley Madison's brother-in-law, Rep. John Jackson, got into an altercation with one of his colleagues in the House. Meanwhile, the administration had to find a new governor of the Louisiana Territory after the untimely demise of Meriwether Lewis. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah Stewart to Dolley Madison, 5 July 1844 In which an enslaved woman who has been arrested (because Dolley Madison's son was in debt, and she and her community were held as collateral) writes to her enslaver. This week I am joined by Hilarie M. Hicks, Senior Research Historian at James Madison's Montpelier. Further Reading: Sarah Stewart to Dolley Payne Todd Madison, 5 July 1844, in The Dolley Madison Digital Edition, ed. Holly C. Shulman. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, Rotunda, 2004. http://rotunda.upress.virginia.edu/dmde/DPM1385 (accessed 2021-01-15). Watch this wonderful video exhibit from James Madison's Montpelier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsvQEdsSZ_8 Check out "A Mere Distinction of Colour": https://www.montpelier.org/resources/mere-distinction-of-colour Here's some of Hilarie's excellent work with the Naming Project: https://digitaldoorway.montpelier.org/2020/12/11/the-naming-project-catharine-caty-taylor/ This book rules: Taylor, Elizabeth Dowling. A Slave in the White House: Paul Jennings and the Madisons. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012. And SUPPORT THE MONTPELIER DESCENDANTS COMMITTEE! https://www.change.org/p/support-the-montpelier-descendants-committee?recruiter=77829525&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial&recruited_by_id=bbdcac5f-be54-4e53-b035-9ecbdb6b6b3c&share_bandit_exp=initial-32812090-en-US&utm_content=fht-32812090-en-us%3A0

In this episode of the FedSoc Films Podcast, Samantha interviews Dr. Catherine Allgor, President of the Massachusetts Historical Society, about America's “first First Lady,” Dolley Madison, and how through her clothing and charisma, Mrs. Madison became the standard by which all other first ladies measure up.Thanks again for listening to the FedSoc Films Podcast! Be sure to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Watch the full film, Madison and the Fight for the Constitution, here:https://youtu.be/R3Mgiv3eK7ILearn more about Dr. Catherine Allgor:https://www.masshist.org/presidentAs always, the Federalist Society takes no position on particular legal or public policy issues; all expressions of opinion are those of the speaker.Visit https://fedsoc.org/ to learn more!Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter:https://www.instagram.com/fedsoc/https://www.youtube.com/thefederalistsocietyhttps://twitter.com/FedSoc

The Father of the Constitution and fourth President, James Madison, had a beautiful mansion, and spent the most time at the same site of any president besides FDR, his lovely home, Montpelier! Learn about Madison's pre-presidency, his election and tumultuous administration, as well as his vivacious wife, Dolley, and, of course, his Montpelier!  Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/03/22/season-2-episode-4-james-madison-and-montpelier/  Season 1 James Madison Episode-"James Madison and Port Conway"Support the show (https://paypal.me/VisitingPresidents?locale.x=en_US)

Year(s) Discussed: 1809 Though James Madison was seen as being Thomas Jefferson's successor, it became clear starting with his inauguration that his presidency would be different from his predecessor's, for better or worse. While the public got to see a more festive social tone as set by Dolley Madison, behind the scenes, the president struggled … Continue reading 4.03 – The Call of My Country →

Libby McNamee and I chat about historical fiction and her novels SUZANNA'S MIDNIGHT RIDE: THE GIRL WHO WON THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, DOLLY MADISON AND THE WAR OF 1812: AMERICA'S FIRST LADY, and her upcoming book about Elizabeth Van Lew. We discuss writing about the past with empathy, distilling history into a fictional narrative, history as a context for the present, and so much more. Libby McNamee is an author and lawyer. She loves exploring America's many historical sites. When a descendant told her the TRUE story of Susanna Bolling from Virginia and her heroism during the Revolutionary War, Libby was determined to share it with the world. “Susanna's Midnight Ride” is her first published novel. She is currently writing “Dolley Madison and the War of 1812: America's First Lady.” In addition, she is a member of the American Friends of Lafayette, the American Revolution Roundtable, the Historical Novel Society, and James River Writers Libby served as a US Army JAG Officer in Korea, Bosnia, Germany, and Washington State. A native of Boston, Libby graduated with a BA in Government/International Relations and French from Georgetown University cum laude in 1988, a JD from Catholic University Law School in 1993, a Certificate in English Law from the London School of Economics in 1999. She has lived in the Richmond, VA, since 2002.

Dolley Madison made a brave choice on this day in 1812.