What were the results of Washington D. C.'s battle

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24 May, 04:21

What were the results of Washington D. C.'s battle

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On August 26, General Ross, realizing his untenable hold on the capital area, ordered a withdrawal from Washington. The next day, President Madison returned to a smoking and charred Washington and vowed to rebuild the city. James Hoban, the original architect of the White House, completed reconstruction of the executive mansion in 1817.