Three major events during the War of 1812 include the burning of Washington, D.C., in August 1814, where British forces set fire to key government buildings, including the Capitol and the White House. The Battle of New Orleans, fought in January 1815, was a significant American victory led by General Andrew Jackson, occurring after the peace treaty had been signed but before news of it reached the combatants. Additionally, the USS Constitution's victory over HMS Guerriere in August 1812 marked a notable early naval success for the United States, boosting American morale.
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