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James Madison
Dolly Madison Recounts Fleeing the Burning White House
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Following up on their victory at the Battle of Bladensburg on August 24, 1814 British troops bore down on the nation’s capital at Washington only a few miles distant. Their objective was to destroy the city’s governmental buildings and raise as much havoc as possible. Witnessing his army’s defeat, President … Continue reading