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Did the british burn washington dc during the war of 1812

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Answer: The correct answer is yes, the British easily invaded Washington D.C. on August 24, 1814, and burned down many buildings and infrastructure.

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User Ed Bayiates
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I'm pretty sure they captured AND burned Washington D.C.
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