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The War of 1812 Begins

6/18/2023

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On this day in 1812, President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain, the first such action in American history.  And while no territory changed hands has a result of the conflict, it did inspire the lyrics of "The Star-Spangled Banner" and and usher in the so-called "Era of Good Feelings" in American political history.

To learn more about the War of 1812 and the Star Spangled Banner, try the following resources:
  • A Guide to the War of 1812 (Library of Congress)
  • A Sailor's Life for Me! (USS Constitution Museum)
  • Star-Spangled Banner & the War of 1812 (Smithsonian)
  • The War of 1812 (Archives of Ontario)
  • The War of 1812 (History Animated)
  • The War of 1812 (PBS)
  • The War of 1812: 200 Years Later (Smithsonian Magazine)
  • The War of 1812: Still Seeking a Little Respect (Washington Post)
  • The Whitewashed War (Foreign Policy)
  • Treaty of Ghent (Library of Congress)
  • War of 1812 in History and Memory (C-SPAN)
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