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on the night of August 24, 1814, the British set fire to the White House during the war of 1812. Fortunately, a storm drove them away and prevented them from doing further damage to the white house and the rest of the district. When the storm subsided, the white house was somewhat intact, but needed a lot of construction to be done to it to make it look like it was before. There were burn marks and some of the structure had fallen. So, the white house was painted over and reconstructed.
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Was the first White House burned in 1814?
Yes, the first White House was burned down on August 24, 1814.
What year was the fire in the White House?
1814.
Who burn the White house in 1814?
British forces burned down the White House and destroyed most of the nation's Capital, Washington D.C. , in 1814
Fire in White House?
British forces torched and gutted the White House in 1814.
When did the British burn White House?
In August, 1814.
What happened in 1814?
The white house was burned down.
What city was captured by the British in 1814?
Washington DC was captured by the British in 1814. The British burned down the White House
What happend to the White House in 1814?
British troops torched it.
What date was the white house on fire?
it was on august 24th 1814
Did slaves rebuild the White House after 1814?
James Monroe
What important events happened at the white house in 1817?
The White House was burnt down by British soldiers in the year of 1814. Also, in 1814 the Treaty of Ghent was established ending war of 1812.
What year was the white house burn?
The White House was burned in the year 1814 during the War of 1812. British forces set fire to the building during the Battle of Bladensburg.
