How a band of Marines staved off the British and helped save the Declaration of Independence
A significant event in US history occurred on August 24, 1814, when a battle took place near Bladensburg. First Lady Dolley Madison documented the incident in her journal, noting the sound of cannons. The British 3rd Brigade subsequently marched into Washington, D.
C. and set fire to several public buildings, including the Capitol and the White House. The arson continued until a storm put out the flames.
Further details about this event are available from the source, including the aftermath of the storm and its effects on the British soldiers.
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