George Gamow

Historical marker location:
2036 H Street Northwest, Foggy Bottom, District of Columbia
( Marker is on 21st Street Northwest south of H Street Northwest.)
Marker installed: 2000

Professor Of Physics at The George Washington University. from 1934 to 1956

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The White House was burned down during the War of 1812: In August 1814, British troops invaded Washington, D.C. and set fire to many of the city's buildings, including the White House, which was still under construction at the time.