The burning of the White house
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Decades ago war was declared against America and Britain in 1812.The War of 1812 was the most important War of the 19th Century. It also marked a permanent relationship between Americans and the British empire. Though in the end the war was a complete mess. August 1814 was the day many will remember with Americans lost and Britain’s win.On this day the white house was burned.George Gleig was apart of the British army that attacked and burned the white house in Wasington. The British force’s plan was to make as much damage to the the city. On August 24th the american troops were quickly notified of the british force’s plan. President James Madison sent a messenger to warn First Lady