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Ross' White House Burning: A Tale of Irish History
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King Charles IIIs visit to Washington sparks a historical debate as Northern Irelands Slugger OToole revisits the tale of Robert Ross, the Dublin-born officer who led British troops to burn down the White House. Ross, a native of County Down, was reluctantly involved in the arson and was later killed by an American sniper. His monument in Rostrevor, Northern Ireland, stands tall despite the areas nationalist leanings, thanks to the Good Friday Agreement and a bit of camouflage from overgrown weeds. Meanwhile, in Northern Ireland, sheepdog trials and Trumps whiskey tweet add to the islands unique charm, reminding us of the enduring old grudges and quirky spats that keep the island buzzing across the pond.
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