A view of the Presidents house- the White House - in the city of Washington after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814 . 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. George Munger drawing.
A view of the Presidents house in the city of Washington after the conflagration of the 24th August 1814 . 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. George Munger drawing.
Size: 6753px × 4953px
Location: The White House, Washington, DC
Photo credit: © American Photo Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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