Historic Nail from James Madison's Montpelier

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Nail gifted to President Obama by the descendants of Paul Jennings, James Madison’s enslaved manservant, when they visited the White House. The inscription reads, “Nail forged by slaves at Montpelier, James Madison's Virginia plantation, resting on cedar-of-Lebanon and encased...

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Nail forged by slaves at Montpelier,
Lames Madison'a Virginia plantation,
resting on cedar-of-Lebanen
and encased in walnut,
both woods from trees that grew
at Montpelier in Paul Jennings day.
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