War of 1812

Apparently, in a telephone conversation about the new tariffs, Trump said to Canadian PM Trudeau, “Didn’t you guys burn down the White House?” Actually, the British did in the War of 1812. We have a president making policy decisions based on a total ignorance of our history. sweet mother of God.

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beckyromero · 36-40, F

British troops under the command of Rear Admiral George Cockburn burned the White House and the Capitol (which always gets overlooked) in 1814.

To suggest Canadians were somehow involved because Canada wasn't yet its own nation is as ludicrous as saying the Aussies did it.

UserNameSW · 46-50, M

@beckyromero it was the Aussies. Damn those upside down jerks.