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The burning of the Capitol in 1814
August 24, 1814
In the most devastating blow suffered by the U.S. during the War of 1812, British forces overran the capital city on this date setting fire to most major public buildings, including the U.S. Capitol.
Representative Ruth Sears Baker Pratt of New York
August 24, 1877
New York Representative Ruth Sears Baker Pratt was born in Ware, Massachusetts, on this date.
Representative Charles Diggs of Michigan
August 24, 1998
On this date, Charles Diggs, the first African American to represent Michigan in Congress, died in Washington, D.C.
