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Was the whitehouse burnt down in 1812 by canadians and then painted white?

dpacjones @dpacjones (39) • Canada 2 May 09

I've heard rumours that the Whitehouse was burnt down by Canadians in the Battle of 1812. Is this true? The rumour i heard also said that it was blackened with soot then painted white and that's why they call it the Whitehouse to...