https://mallhistory.org/files/original/8cd8393651780418ded952057f75e9d5.gif 1f0f645f78451c909ca5dd192abc7233 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Engraving from The History of England by Paul de Rapin -Thoyras. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 531090 Event A non-persistent, time-based occurrence. Metadata for an event provides descriptive information that is the basis for discovery of the purpose, location, duration, and responsible agents associated with an event. Examples include an exhibition, webcast, conference, workshop, open day, performance, battle, trial, wedding, tea party, conflagration. Event Sort Date For sort purposes only. Use YYYYMMDD with no spaces. If no MM or DD, use 00. For multi-day events, use first day. 18140824 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Burning of Public Buildings, War of 1812 Description An account of the resource After defeating American troops at the Battle of Bladensburg in 1814, British troops under the command of Rear Admiral George Cockburn and Major General Robert Ross entered Washington, intent on destroying government property. First Lady Dolley Madison fled the <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/66">White House</a> at the last moment but managed to save important documents and, <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/112">with the help of slaves and servants, a portrait of George Washington</a>. The British set fire to the White House, <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/320">the Capitol</a>, the Navy Yard, and other public buildings. The destruction of the federal city was devastating to the American people, and <a href="http://mallhistory.org/items/show/327">Congress debated relocating the capital city</a>. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived National Archives at College Park. <a href="http://research.archives.gov/description/531090">View original</a>. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/24-25/1814 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1800-1829 military history politics & protest