"On Aug. 24, 1814, During the War of 1812, British troops set the White House on fire. It was the only time in history that the U.S. Capitol building was captured by a foreign foe."We The People
Thursday, August 28, 2014
British Embassy Celebrates 200 Year Anniversary of White House Burning
British Embassy Celebrates 200 Year Anniversary of White House Burning:
"On Aug. 24, 1814, During the War of 1812, British troops set the White House on fire. It was the only time in history that the U.S. Capitol building was captured by a foreign foe."
"On Aug. 24, 1814, During the War of 1812, British troops set the White House on fire. It was the only time in history that the U.S. Capitol building was captured by a foreign foe."
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