Few history books \ufffd and none that you'll find in the schools \ufffd recount the depth of actual hatred Americans in Washington, D.C., evidenced toward Madison as the British closed in on the city, since they correctly attributed the pointless war to him. One young lady was noted for stopping her carriage in front of the White House, loosening her very long tresses, and saying "I pray that I may have the privilege of parting with this hair, in order to make a noose for Mr. Madison." I find the story exceptional, because if someone even intimated feeling like that today, they'd be arrested, and charged with any number of crimes. It's known that Dolly Madison was actually afraid her husband might be lynched by those opposing the war.