But it was almost completely destroyed in 1814. During the War of 1812, the British stormed Washington DC, burning several federal buildings, including the White House, forcing then-president James ...

In August 1814 ... suggested burning Jefferson’s books altogether. Despite fierce opposition, the House voted 81-71 to approve the acquisition. Jefferson’s library rolled into Washington ...

Despite parts being destroyed by the 1814 Burning of Washington, the building was quickly reconstructed - while the iconic central dome was added around 1866. Advert After a visitor centre opened in ...

The congressman said that this was one of the staircases that British soldiers used to breach the Capitol in 1814. During that siege, known today as the 'Burning of Washington,' the soldiers used ...

Congressman Tim Moore (R-NC) showed off the tunnel’s entrance in the Lincoln Room, which used to be the House’s post office during the Civil War president’s time in office, and explained ...

Known as the "Burning of Washington," British soldiers in August 1814 set fire to the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Navy Yard and the White House – which was then known as the Presidential ...

Viral video just posted by a US rep shows a secret tunnel nestled under the floorboards of the US Capitol that according to legend was stormed by British soldiers in the War of 1812. Congressman ...

Known as the "Burning of Washington," British soldiers in August 1814 set fire to the U.S. Capitol, the Washington Navy Yard and the White House – which was then known as the Presidential ...