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March 4, 2020 Leave a Comment

Tornado Adds to the Destruction in Washington, D.C.

Today's installment concludes British Burns Washington, D.C.,the name of our combined selection from Richard Hildreth and George R. Gleig. The

March 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

British Army Enters and Burns the US Capital City

For the inhabitants of Washington, D.C. it was a night of terror.Continuing British Burns Washington, D.C..Today is our final installment from

February 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

Battle of Bladensburg

As the British came up, the Baltimore regiment fled also, sweeping off with them General Winder, the President, and the Cabinet officers.Continuing

February 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

USA Fumbles Its Forces Defending Washington. DC

The President, Monroe, and Rush, who soon followed, were prevented only by an accidental piece of information from riding straight into Bladensburg,

February 27, 2020 Leave a Comment

British Burns Washington, D.C.

This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Inadequate Preparations of the United States Army.IntroductionJames

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