4.4 The Constitutional Convention

4.11 The War of 1813

This week we cover two more years of war, 1813 and 1814, including the dramatic burning of Washington and the President's House in August 1814. Transcript available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-11/ [https://americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-11/] Music by Matt Dull [https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/]

4.10 The War of 1812

This week we finally get to the War of 1812! Also, Dolley's sister gets married in the first-ever White House wedding (even though we're still not calling it the White House). And James Madison wins reelection. Transcript and further reading available at americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-10/ [https://americasfirstladiespodcast.com/episode-4-10/] Music by Matt Dull [https://mattdull.bandcamp.com/]

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/]