Jean Pierre Sioussat Explained

Jean Pierre Sioussat (September 22, 1781 – April 2, 1864) was a Paris-born[1] American who was the first Master of Ceremonies during the presidency of James Madison.[2] Dolley Madison was known to manage the weekly state dinners that the President hosted,[3] and as her duties expanded, Dolley hired Sioussat. He had prior worked for the British Minister and "his knowledge of French customs made him particularly valuable at official functions."[4]

During the Burning of Washington during the War of 1812, Sioussat assisted Dolley Madison, the White House doorman John Suse' and Paul Jennings in saving the George Washington portrait and evacuating the White House.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jean Pierre Sioussat, c. 1815 . The White House Historical Associatijno . 15 April 2019 . https://archive.today/20190415004457/https://www.whitehousehistory.org/photos/jean-pierre-sioussat-c-1815 . 15 April 2019 . live .
  2. McCormick. John H.. The First Master of Ceremonies of the White House.. Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Washington, D.C.. 1904. 7. 170–194. 40066848.
  3. Book: Broadwater. Jeff. James Madison: A Son of Virginia & a Founder of the Nation. registration. 2012. The U of North Carolina P. 978-1470833084. 150.
  4. Mayo. Edith P.. Edith Mayo. Party politics: the political impact of the first ladies' social role.. The Social Science Journal. October 1, 2000. 37. 4. 579. 10.1016/S0362-3319(00)00097-5. 145653825.
  5. Book: Snow. Peter. When Britain Burned the White House: The 1814 Invasion of Washington. 2013. Macmillan. 9781466848948. 107–8.

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