What event on August 24, 1814, showcased the British invasion in the United States?

On August 24, 1814, the British forces invaded Washington, D.C., and notably set fire to multiple government buildings, including the White House. This event was part of the broader context of the War of 1812, where tensions between the United States and Britain led to warfare. The burning of the White House symbolized a significant loss for the United States and marked one of the war’s most dramatic moments, illustrating the vulnerability of the young nation’s capital. In the aftermath, this event prompted a rallying cry for American patriotism and resilience.

The other events listed, such as the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, which officially ended the War of 1812, and the defeat at the Battle of New Orleans, which occurred after the treaty was signed, do not relate directly to the British invasion on that specific date. The crossing of the Delaware River, famously attributed to George Washington during the American Revolution, also pertains to an entirely different conflict and era.