4.4 The Constitutional Convention

4.9 President and Mrs. Madison

This week we cover the early part of James's first term as President, including Dolley's work redecorating the President's House and throwing parties left and right. Transcript available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-9/ [https://americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-9/] Music by Matt Dull [https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/]

4.8 On the Brink of War

This week we cover James's second term as Secretary of State, the election of 1808, and more background on the run-up to the War of 1812. Transcript available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-8/ [https://americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-8/] Music by Matt Dull [https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/]

4.7 The President's Hostess

This week we learn more about Dolley's role as Jefferson's presidential hostess, and cover a couple of important events that took place during Jefferson's first term; namely, the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark expedition. Maps, portraits, and transcript available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-7/ [https://americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-7/] Music by Matt Dull [https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/]

4.6 Retirement to Montpelier

This week we cover the four short years that the Madisons spent at Montpelier before James was dragged back into government service, and we get our first look at Dolley's new role as presidential hostess. Transcript and links available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-6/ [https://americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-6/] Music by Matt Dull [https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/] Link to S.193 [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/193] Link to H.R. 630 [https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/630]

4.5 Dolley and James Meet Cute

After taking a brisk review of the ratification of the new U.S. Constitution, we finally get Dolley and James together this week, covering their courtship, wedding, and early years of marriage in Philadelphia. Transcript and portaits available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-5/ [https://americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-5/] Music by Matt Dull [https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/]