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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 24 > British forces set White House and Capitol on fire in 1814

British forces set White House and Capitol on fire in 1814

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
August 24, 2008

Today is Sunday, Aug. 24, the 237th day of 2008. There are 129 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Aug. 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces invaded Washington, setting fire to the Capitol (which was still under construction) and the White House, as well....

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