Three R's

Historical marker location:
Wakefield, District of Columbia
( Marker is at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue Northwest and 38th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Nebraska Avenue Northwest.)

Top of the Town. Tenleytown Heritage Trail

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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.