CSPAN3 American History TV September 7, 2014
During the war of 1812, british soldiers invaded washington, d. C. And set fire to the white house and the u. S. Capitol building. President James Madison and first Lady Dolly Madison fled the city. Next, andrew lambert, author of the challenge britain against america in the war of 1812. He spoke at a symposium hosted by the White House Historical association, u. S. Capitol historical society, and James Madisons montpelier. This is 45 minutes. Lambert, challenge, naval war of 1812. My name is stewart mclauren, and im the president of the White House Historical association where we are privileg...