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White House Down..
The medals awarded to the British army officer who 'burnt down the White House' have sold for almost £35,000.
General Sir John Michell destroyed the Presidential home on August 24, 1814, following the British triumph at the Battle of Bladensburg in Maryland.
He also set fire to the US congress Capitol building during the post-battle invasion of Washington City as it was then known.
Pic: DNW/BNPS
White House Down..
The medals awarded to the British army officer who 'burnt down the White House' have sold for almost £35,000.
General Sir John Michell destroyed the Presidential home on August 24, 1814, following the British triumph at the Battle of Bladensburg in Maryland.
He also set fire to the US congress Capitol building during the post-battle invasion of Washington City as it was then known.
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