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British forces burned down the White House and destroyed most of the nation's Capital, Washington D.C. , in 1814
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When did the British burn White House?
In August, 1814.
What month did the british burn down the White House?
In August 1814.
In what year did the White House burn down?
The White House burned down in 1814 during the 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.
What was the result of the British attack on washingtond.c. in 1814?
the british burn the white house the capitol
When was the White House burned?
The White House was burned by the British during the War of 1812.
When did the british burn down the white house?
Many times invading forces burn seats of government to demoralize the populace. This was the purpose behind the burning of the White House by the British. It actually served to do the opposite.
Did the British Fusiliers burn down the White House in 1814?
Yes. The British burned down the White House, and other public buildings, during the War of 1812.
What date in 1812 was the White House burnt down?
While the White House was burnt down during the War of 1812, it wasn't burn down in 1812. Instead it was burnt down on August 24, 1814 by British soldiers.
When did the White House burn down and who was forced to flee?
August 24, 1814. James Madison and his family were residing in it at the time.
What happened when the British arrived to Washington in 1814?
They burned the White House and under the paint today the burn marks are still there.
Was the first White House burned in 1814?
Yes, the first White House was burned down on August 24, 1814.
