sábado, 19 de setembro de 2026

Who saved Washington's portrait from the fire? The invasion of 1814

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How much do you know about the night the White House was set on fire? Maybe you’re familiar with some basic details: that it took place during the War of 1812, or that some foundational documents were lost. But did you know that First Lady Dolley Madison rushed to save a George Washington portrait, or that the U.S. government temporarily relocated to a local tavern? Read on to explore some lesser-known facts about a perilous moment in American history.
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