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Dolley Madison's Seat At Congress

Dolley Madison's Seat at Congress 2
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Dolley Madison, the wife of James Madison, was the first first lady to be given an honorary seat on the floor of Congress. She was also the first person to ever answer a telegraph message which was sent by its inventor Samuel Morse.

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