The Battle of Bladensburg (Maryland): Major General Robert Ross, commanding the North American Army of the United Kingdom, defeats the Militia of Maryland, commanded by Commander-in-Chief Madison.

       [restored 12/11/2021]

Subsequent Events:

7/25/1814                 9/15/1814

References:

Calvin D. Linton, ed. The Bicentennial Almanac: 200 Years of America, 1776-1976, (Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, 1975), 74.

Current U.s. National Debt:

$36,161,621,015,445

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