Burning of Washington

The Burning of Washington is a name given the razing of Washington, D.C. by British forces during the War of 1812. Strict discipline and the British commander's orders to burn only public buildings are credited with preserving most residences, but the facilities of the U.S. government were utterly destroyed.

Related Topics:
Washington, D.C. - War of 1812 - U.S. government

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