Burning of Washington
The British invasion of Washington in 1814 culminated in the burning of key government buildings, including the White House, as retaliation for American actions in York. A freak thunderstorm extinguished the flames, while the subsequent Battle of Baltimore inspired the writing of the national anthem. The war's end was delayed by slow communication, leading to a decisive American victory at New Orleans, which bolstered national pride and propelled Andrew Jackson to fame.In this clip
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