Gen Ross was in charge of the British effort that marched into Washington and burned several parts of it down in 1814.
Maj.-Gen. Ross was perhaps the last person to enter the District of Columbia and achieve something worthwhile, if not enduring.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
QOTD From England
Found this in the comments on Samizdata:
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Brad K. said...
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President Dwight Eisenhower brought about the Interstate highway system.
And Marilyn Monroe was reported to have slept with the Russian President. That might have set the mood to save the world! -
January 30, 2014 at 10:45 PM
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Billll said...
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In that era even shaking hands with Khrushchev would put you on some short and very exclusive lists. She did reportedly sleep with all 3 Kennedy brothers.
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January 31, 2014 at 7:43 AM
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