Tall Bloke – by TimAugust 25, 1814
The clouds began to swirl and the winds kicked up. A tornado formed in the center of the city and headed straight for the British on Capitol Hill. The twister ripped buildings from their foundations and trees up by the roots. British cannons were tossed around by the winds. Several British troops were killed by falling structures and flying debris.
The rain continued for two hours, dousing the flames. The British decided it was time to leave.
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The lady answered, “No, Sir, this is a special interposition of Providence to drive our enemies from our city.”
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-tornado-that-saved-washington-33901211
What a strange tale yet today there is a legacy of a rebuilt Washington in white.
How rare are twisters in Washington? Not that I would write double.
https://tallbloke.wordpress.com/2014/08/25/freak-tornado-hits-washington-makes-14-a-good-year/