War Of 1812 Capitol Breached. Citizens occupied the building on Wednesday Jan. The Capitol building was still under construction when British troops invaded Washington DC during the War of 1812.
Heres what happened on that fateful day in 1814. Citizens occupied the building on Wednesday Jan. Citizens occupied the building on Wednesday Jan.
A Most Magnificent Ruin.
The Burning of the Capitol during the War of 1812 In retaliation for the Americans recent burning of the Canadian capital at York Toronto British troops descended on Washington DC to set fire to much of the city. Capitol an act that was last accomplished during the War Of 1812 by the British Military. In 1814 the Capitol was burned down in an attack by the British during the War of 1812 until today that was the last time the Capitol was breached. The Capitol building was still under construction when British troops invaded Washington DC during the War of 1812.