Memorial Battle of Bladensburg
This memorial, "Undaunted in Battle", commemorates the Battle of Bladensburg, which took place on 24 August 1814 between British and American troops. The battle was lost by the Americans, resulting in the capture of Washington and the burning of the government buildings.
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Source
- Text: Fedor de Vries
- Photos: Sgt. Justin M. Boling, USAF
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Museum
- National Guard Memorial Museum - Washington
- African American Civil War Museum - Washington D.C
- U.S. Navy Museum Washington DC - Washington DC
Point of interest
- Bonsai "Hiroshima Survivor" - Washington, DC
- Library of Congress - Washington D.C.
- United States Capitol - Washington
Monument
- World War I Memorial Bladensburg - Bladensburg
- Memorial World War II Veterans College Park - College Park
- Spirit of Freedom Memorial - Washington D.C.
Cemetery
- Commonwealth War Grave Fort Lincoln Cemetery - Brentwood
- Commonwealth War Grave Mt Olivet Cemetery - Washington
- Soldiers Home National Cemetery - Washington
Fortification
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