The Burning of Washington DC- August 24, 1814
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The Burning of Washington DC- August 24, 1814

21:16 Jan 17, 2026
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Everything from A-to-Z about August 24, 1814 during The War of 1812 when the British attacked and set fire to Washington DC. The White House, The Capital, and many government buildings were burned to the ground. And then hours later a hurricane and tornado came crashing through DC and put out the flames.Reach out to us with any questions, comments or feedback
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