Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=ac3dlqENect Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Night the White House Burned Down 😳 history whitehouse warof1812 historyshorts shorts [MoeBoAXsXmg] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT In 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces captured Washington, D.C., and set fire to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and other government buildings. It remains one of the most dramatic moments in American history. A powerful storm struck the city shortly afterward, helping extinguish many of the fires. The White House was later rebuilt and continues to serve as the residence of the U.S. President. Subscribe to History Vault for unbelievable true stories, forgotten battles, strange historical events, and incredible moments from the past. #history #whitehouse #warof1812 #historyshorts #shorts cRDynqhVWZ4 PWyQ1UFQMBn zATQi2JQymM sAjJ5mFYvbR JkBHmnfJgOk xRrj3xOerLA
In 1814, during the War of 1812, British forces captured Washington, D.C., and set fire to the White House, the U.S. Capitol, and other government buildings. It remains one of the most dramatic moments in American history. A powerful storm struck the city shortly afterward, helping extinguish many of the fires. The White House was later rebuilt and continues to serve as the residence of the U.S. President. Subscribe to History Vault for unbelievable true stories, forgotten battles, strange historical events, and incredible moments from the past. #history #whitehouse #warof1812 #historyshorts #shorts cRDynqhVWZ4 PWyQ1UFQMBn zATQi2JQymM sAjJ5mFYvbR JkBHmnfJgOk xRrj3xOerLA