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British troops set fire to the White House in 1814 with only the exterior walls remaining.
British soldiers, under the command of General Robert Ross, set fire to the White House in 1814.
British forces burned down the white house and destroyed most of the nation's Capital, Washington D.C. , in 1814
During the War of 1812 it was set ablaze by the British Army. I found the answer at the following link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_House
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What president set up the first White House Library?
The White House Library was created while Millard Fillmore was in office. His wife, Abigail Fillmore, led the push for a White House Library.
Who fought for Britain in the war of 1812?
The United States fought them. The British set fire to the White House.
What first lady fled the White House in 1814?
Dolley Madison fled from the White House not long before the British troops arrived and set it on fire. She was able to carry with her some valuable papers and artwork.
When was the White House burned?
The White House was burned by the British during the War of 1812.
What president spent the most time away from the white house?
George Washington spent all his 8 years as president in New York or Philadelphia,He never set foot in the White House because it was not yet built. John Adamsspent almost four years away from the White House for the same reason.
Is the word ablaze a noun?
Ablaze is an adjective, as in 'They set the logs ablaze.'
How do you make a sentence from ablaze?
I hope the house is not ablaze.
When was - Set This - World Ablaze created?
- Set This - World Ablaze was created on 2005-07-25.
Something that is set ablaze it makes what?
Something that is set ablaze produces fire and heat as it burns.
Who burnt down the White House in 1814?
In 1814, during the War of 1812, the mansion was set ablaze by the British Army in the Burning of Washington, destroying the interior and charring much of the exterior. It was not burnt down, more singed.
When somehtink is set ablaze it makes this?
Fire
What did Dolly Madison save?
Dolley Madison was able to save a large Gilbert Stuart painting of George Washington, standing the Declaration of Independence, the pet parrot and several other state documents that were being kept in the White House.
What year was the first fire in White House?
The white house was set ablaze in 1814. Enemy troops marched to Washington and burned the major government buildings, including the White House and Capitol. Burning the city was primarily in retaliation for the torching of the Canadian capitol, York (now Toronto).
When something is set ablaze it make what?
When something is set ablaze, it produces heat, light, and smoke. The flames consume the material, causing it to burn and potentially generate ashes as the result of combustion.
When something is set ablaze it makes this change one letter?
stay
Who set fire to the White House?
British troops set much of Washington DC on fire as well as the White House in 1814 -slim
Who has set the white house on fire?
The British
