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The War of 1812 saw the British come to Washington and burn the White House and other government buildings .
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During which war did the White House almost burn down?
The War of 1812.
In what year did the White House burn down?
The White House burned down in 1814 during the War of 1812.
When did the White House and capitol building burn down?
1812
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 color was the White House before the War of 1812?
The White House was stone grey. The British burned the building. The stone was white washed to cover the scorch marks. It became known as the White House because of this. actually... canada whent across in 1812 the first countery to burn and i mean burn the wite house down and it was blue not grey, look up war of 1812 canada vs america
Who caused the White House to burn down in 1957?
britian
During which war did the White House almost burn down?
The War of 1812.
When did the British burn White House?
In August, 1814.
Are party lite candles used in the White House?
I hear that the company PartyLite is the only candles company that can burn candles in the White House. Is this true?
In what year did the White House burn down?
The White House burned down in 1814 during the War of 1812.
Why is my house white?
The white house is white because in 1812 the British set fire to it and a section was burned. So, in 1815 it was painted white to cover the burn marks. Those burn marks are still there under the paint.
When the white house was first call the white house?
It was called the White House after the British burned it in the War of 1812, and the rebuilt it. They painted it white to cover the burn marks, and so people started calling it the white house.
Who burn the James Madison's white house?
The British Army
When did the White House and capitol building burn down?
1812
Who lead the charge to burn the White House?
General Robert Ross commanded the British soldiers that burned the White House,
Why is the white house paint white?
to cover up the burn marks from when it burned down in 1812
Why is the White House is painted white?
to cover up the burn marks from when it burned down in 1812
