C-SPAN's American History: When Washington Burned

Document Type

Video

Publication Date

8-24-2023

Abstract

Author Dr. Robert Watson speaks on the C-SPAN series American History TV about his recent book, When Washington Burned. Watson talked about the War of 1812, detailing the British military campaign and American resistance on August 24, 1814, the day the British burned the Capitol.

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society hosted this event.

Host

U.S. Capitol Historical Society

City/State

Washington, DC

Department

College of Arts and Sciences

Streaming Media

Comments

Video on YouTube has the date November 11, 2023, but it was actually filmed on August 24, 2023.

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