Battle of Bladensburg

The Battle of Bladensburg in which the British routed an American force took place during the War of 1812 on August 24, 1814. It was followed by the occupation and the destruction of the public buildings of Washington, D.C..

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  the British burn the public buildings of Washinton after their victory at Bladensburg
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  Admiral Sir George Cockburn pictured against the flames of Washington