Hello, I'm an expert in American history. In 1814, a significant event that occurred in the United States was the Burning of Washington by the British during the War of 1812. This conflict was a military struggle between the United States and the United Kingdom, their first war after achieving independence. The British attack on Washington resulted in the destruction of many public buildings, including the White House and the U.S. Capitol.

The Treaty of Ghent was signed later in 1814, which effectively ended the war, although the treaty was signed before news of the burning of Washington reached the United States. The treaty was ratified by both countries in 1815, and it restored relations between the U.S. and the UK largely to their pre-war status.

Additionally, the Battle of Baltimore took place in 1814, which is significant because it inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became the lyrics to "The Star-Spangled Banner," which was later adopted as the national anthem of the United States.

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Despite its name, the War of 1812, at least in America, was barely fought in that year. Events in 1813 weren't that noteworthy either. But in the late summer of 1814, the most famous events of the war, apart from the legendary Battle of New Orleans, occurred in a condensed period of just a few short weeks.read more >>