This is a history question and I am looking to see how many actually know the answer to this. Did this event get erased from the history books? If so, why?
2006-07-13 11:03:11 · 7 answers · asked by Aydra 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
August 24, 1814.
2006-07-13 11:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by jkk109 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1814
When British troops set fire to the White House in 1814, the building was spared complete destruction by a two hour rainstorm. Both the interior and exterior suffered extensive damage, and, once again, James Hoban was called upon to assist in the reconstruction which took three years to complete.
2006-07-13 18:16:07 · answer #2 · answered by polllydooodle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
during the War of 1812, much of Washington, D.C., was burned down by British and Canadian troops and the White House was gutted, leaving only the exterior walls standing. Popular legend holds that during the rebuilding of the structure white paint was applied to mask the burn damage it had suffered, giving the building its namesake hue
2006-07-13 18:07:06 · answer #3 · answered by futurehero5200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one at the hands of the British in 1814, during the War of 1812, and the second in the West Wing in 1929.
2006-07-13 18:06:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1814
2006-07-13 18:10:23 · answer #5 · answered by traderbobday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but it was during the War of 1812. We Canadians torched it! Mwah-ha-ha! Try some Canadian websites.
2006-07-13 18:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When it burned Dollie Madison saved important paintings from the White House. (I teach that to my 4th graders.)
2006-07-13 20:02:04 · answer #7 · answered by caitlinerika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋