American Presidents: Life Portraits


A Site to Complement C-SPAN's 20th Anniversary Television Series, American Presidents: Life Portraits March-December 1999

American Presidents: Life Portraits Exhibit
4-8 Grade Student Activity

James Madison

Meet the 4th president!
James Madison took command of the __________ during the War of 1812. Dolley Madison saved a _________ during the same war.

Look closer!
Different paintings can stir different thoughts and emotions. Look at the picture of Dolley Madison. What thoughts come to mind when looking at her picture? How does this picture make you feel?

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