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A painting of the Capitol Building after the burning of the British. This painting shows that the building was not completely destroyed by the fire, only a section of it, yet the inside of the building is what took the majority of the damage (as…

Print shows fire damage to the White House after burning by the British during the war of 1812. This painting shows the White House as it was initially rebuilt following its destruction, and offers insight on how it appeared shortly after the war.

Hickey revisits the War of 1812, an event that helped forge America's identity and gave the nation enduring symbols like Uncle Sam and The Star-Spangled Banner. In 1807, the British government issued a series of decrees that restricted US trade with…

This short list of men from Capt. Humphery’s Company of Volunteer Pistolmen who were wounded gives a human element to the war. These men were volunteers who joined Humphery's Militia in order to stave off the British - some of which paid the ultimate…

A proclamation made after the War of 1812, given by James Madison. In which, he demands for new building standards, most likely to prevent future fires.

This treaty, signed on December 23, 1814, ended the War of 1812. Forged only a few months after the burning of DC, it is likely that event helped spark the America's need to end the war quickly and come to an agreement.

Passed by the Senate and House, this act brought about the War of 1812.

This speech gives insight on how James Madison, the man who lived in the White House, viewed the war and how it affected his country.

Benjamin Henry Latrobe is given credit as one of the key early architects of Washington D.C. Most famous for his work on the Capitol, he also had a key hand in the design of the White House both before and after the War of 1812.

This portrait…

Benjamin Henry Latrobe is given credit as one of the key early architects of Washington D.C. Most famous for his work on the Capitol, he also had a key hand in the design of the White House both before and after the War of 1812.

This plan…