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A view of the Presidents house in the city of Washington after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814 / G. Munger del. ; W. Strickland sculp.
Summary
Print shows a view from northeast of the fire-damaged White House, a result of the War of 1812. On August 24, 1814, British general Robert Ross led his troops into Washington with strict orders to burn only public buildings. On August 25, a tornado blew through the city, bringing torrential rains that quelled both fires and British desire to pursue further action in Washington.
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Date
01/01/1814
Contributors
Strickland, William, 1787-1854, engraver
Munger, George, 1781-1825, artist
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 38.90719, -77.03687
Source
Library of Congress
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