His Vice Presidents, George Clinton and Elbridge Gerry, died while in office. Initially an opponent of the Bank of the United States, he signed the bill authorizing its second incarnation. He rode out to see the Battle of Bladensburg and was nearly captured. His wife, however, was able to rescue several national treasures from being burned by the British. What American President served during the War of 1812?
His Vice Presidents, George Clinton and Elbridge Gerry, died while in office. Initially an opponent of the Bank of the United States, he signed the bill authorizing its second incarnation. He rode out to see the Battle of Bladensburg and was nearly captured. His wife, however, was able to rescue several national treasures from being burned by the British. What American President served during the War of 1812?
His Vice Presidents, George Clinton and Elbridge Gerry, died while in office.