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James Madison was briefly in charge of troops readying for the Battle of Bladensburg, where British forces forced the crossing of the Anacostia River, took, and burned Washington, DC. Madison was convinced to depart before the battle actually got underway, as I recall.
Abraham Lincoln may have been fired upon by a Confederate sniper while visiting Washington, DC's outer fortifications during the Civil War.
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Who is the only president to engage in combat while in office?
James Madison was the only president to engage in combat while in office. It was during the War of 1812.
Was President William Henry Harrison the first President to die while in office?
Yes ,William Henry Harrison was the first president to die while in office. He died in the White House after catching a cold.
Who becomes president if the president dies while in office?
vice president, & if he dies, the speaker of the house
Can a president claim immunity for crime committed before president?
No. But he/she can be immune while holding office.
Can a vice president leave office and run for president?
A vice-president does not have to resign his office in order to run for President. Martin Van Buren, Richard Nixon, Hubert Humphrey, George H. W. Bush and Al Gore all ran for President while holding the office of vice-president.
Who was the first President to lead US troops and face enemy fire while in office?
George Washington in the Whiskey Rebellion.
Who was the only president to come under enemy fire while in office?
Lincoln Lincoln
First president married while in office?
The first president to get married while in office was John Tyler. John Tyler was also the first president to have his wife die while in office.
Who was Johnson's main enemy while in the office of the presidency?
Thaddeus Stevens
When was the last time a president was chosen for office while American troops were engaged in wars in two different parts of the world?
The answer is FDR for a 4th term. The answer is FDR for a 4th term.
What is the office the president uses while in the white house?
the Oval Office
What part of the Constitution says that the office of the President should be transferred to the Vice President if the President dies while in office?
The 25th Amendment !
Was there a war while President Grant was in office?
no
If the president dies while in office who does the job go to?
Vice president
Which president made the most money while in office?
President Obama
What medical benefits does the President receive while in office?
The President gets free medical care through the army hospital system while he is in office.
How many troops were sent to Vietnam while Truman was the President?
None.
