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The Burning of Washington: The British Invasion of 1814

On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain. On the occasion of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, historian Anthony… read more

On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain. On the occasion of the bicentennial of the War of 1812, historian Anthony Pitch, author of The Burning of Washington: The British Invasion of 1814, discussed what happened when the British burned Washington. close

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Program ID:
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Category:
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Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Jun 16, 2012 | 1:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Jul 05, 2012 | 3:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Jun 16, 2012 | 1:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 16, 2012 | 6:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 17, 2012 | 7:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jun 18, 2012 | 3:02am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 04, 2012 | 11:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 04, 2012 | 7:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Jul 05, 2012 | 3:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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