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The day British forces set fire to the White House
The sacking of Washington, D.C. and the burning of the White House by British troops in 1814 ... and cultural heart took place during the War of 1812 and was effectively a savage act of revenge ...
Salon3y
The War of 1812 vs. Jan. 6: Which was the worst attack on the U.S. Capitol?
He was referring to Aug. 22, 1814, the infamous day during the War of 1812 when British troops tried to break America's will to fight by capturing Washington and burning the White House ...
Sky29d
Trump's threat to turn Canada into part of the US represents most serious threat since War of 1812
The idea the US would seek to annex its northern neighbour, like the War of 1812 itself ... each other to something of a draw (the White House in Washington and much of Toronto were burnt in ...