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James Madison was the President of the United States in 1812.
James Madison was the 4th President of the United States from 1809 March 4 to 1817 March 4, serving 2 terms. He was previously the Secretary of State in Thomas Jefferson's government.
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Who was the vice president in 1809-1817?
The 4th President of the United States was James Madison from March 4, 1809 to March 4, 1817. His Vice Presidents were George Clinton from1809-181, Elbridge Gerry from 1813-1814 and had no Vice President from 1814-1817. Daniel D. Tompkins was the Vice President under President James Monroe from 1817-1825.
What were the two times the white house survived the fire?
It was on December 24, 1929 while Hoover was President. It did severe damage to the West Wing and to Hoover's oval office but dud not affect the main part of the White House. It was caused by a defective chimney flue in a fire place.
Was elbridge gerry a federalist?
Elbridge Thomas Gerry was a anti-federalist who eventually supported the federalist policies. He served as the fifth Vice President of the United States from March 4, 1813 to November 23, 1814.
Who was president when the city of Washington was captured and burned by the british?
James Madison was the president in 1814 when this event occurred. The British did not exactly capture the city. It was a hit-and-run attack. They left after torching some of the key government buildings and focused on Fort McHenry and the harbor of Baltimore which had much greater strategic importance.
What city was captured by the British in 1814?
Washington DC was captured by the British in 1814. The British burned down the White House
Who was the president of the year of 1814?
The 4th President of the United States was James Madison from March 4, 1809 to March 4, 1817
Which president was a military leader in 1814?
William Henry Harrison and Andrew Jackson were both leading armies against the British in 1814
Which president lived in the octagon house?
James and Dolly Madison were there in 1814.
What year did british troops capture Washington dc burn the white house?
In August 1814 at the end of the war of 1812 to be exact. After the Americans burnt down the town of York, which was the capital of Upper Canada at the time. Luckily for the president at the time an American came and warned them that the british were attacking and the president got out a.s.a.p.
Where did the President live while the White House was reconstructed after the fire of 1814?
Answer: The Octagon House
Who was the first lady in 1814?
Dolley Madison, wife of James Madison, the 4th US President.
What president helped fire fighters as they tried to control a blaze in the capital?
The White House has seen fire twice; the first in 1814 and the second in 1929. James Madison was President during the fire of 1814 when the British set fire to many public buildings in Washington.
Who was the president of the United States during the Hartford convention in 1814?
James Madison served from 1809 to 1817.
Who was the president that had to leave the white house because the british were burning Washington DC?
James Madison (in 1814)
Who was president on August 24 1814?
On August 24, 1814, James Madison was the President of the United States. He served as the fourth president from 1809 to 1817. This date is notable for the burning of Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812, when British forces captured and set fire to several government buildings, including the Capitol and the White House.
Who was in the office when the city of Washington was captured and burned by the british?
President James Madison had to flee the White House in 1814.
What future President was a representative to the 1814 peace talks between the US and Great Britain in Belgium?
John Quincy Adams
