The former first lady comes back to life for the February events, which feature finger foods and stories of early America.

Often called “the first First Lady,” Dolley Madison defined the role of the President’s wife and hostess. With her behind-the-scenes influence on political policy and her expansion of the ...

Social media users were quick to suggest that the First Lady looked like the villian from the video game series "Where in the ...

"The Cambridge Companion to US First Ladies" takes an in-depth look at the position of first lady. While many books exist to tell the story of individuals, the new work examines the job from ...

There are so many traditions on Inauguration Day, but only one is required by law, and that is saying the Oath of Office. Taking the Oath with your hand on a book According to the U.S. Department of ...

As the British marched towards the White House, the first lady ordered a portrait of George Washington to be saved National Treasure: The Mold Behind the Miracle of Penicillin (04:55) The ...

The once and future first lady plans her return to the White House amid questions of how much time she'll actually spend there.

Dolley was a legendary hostess known for her parties, so it's fitting that she was be the first First Lady to host an official Inaugural Ball. Her love of fashion was just as well known ...

and a prediction of what Melania Trump will wear on Monday The famously stylish and sociable hostess Dolley Madison was the first First Lady to host an official inauguration ball, in 1809.

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