Events for War of 1812
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- On August 24, 1814, British forces marched into Washington D.C., and set fire to several key buildings including the White House and the Capitol. Government officials, along with President James Madison had to evacuate the city. Dolley Madison, wife of President James Madison, saved countless artifacts, including the portrait of George Washington.
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- This battle started on Sept. 13, 1814, at the U.S. Ft. McHenry near Baltimore. The American fort that guarded Baltimore harbor, was bombarded for 27 hours straight. The attack failed, and On the morning of September 14th, the U.S. flag still flew above Ft. McHenry, which inspired Francis Scott Key to write our national anthem, the Star Spangled Banner.
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- On January 8, 1815, the British army invaded the city of New Orleans. Andrew Jackson assembled a last-minute militia that included Native Americans, pirates, freed African Americans, and ordinary citizens to defend the city. Jackson won the battle and became a war hero.
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