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On this day in 1814, the British began burning Washington D.C. during the War of 1812

On this day in 1814, the British began burning Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812. The event was arguably the most devastating blow to American morale during the war, as important landmarks such as the White House and the U.S. Capitol Building (which contained the Library of Congress) were substantially destroyed or damaged by […]