Remembering The War of 1812
Ambassador Jacobson: "For me, the most important lesson of the War of 1812 is what came after it: peace. 200 years ago, Americans and Canadians were fighting each other, killing each other, burning each other's captives. Today, no two countries on earth have a closer, more stronger relationship. We stand together, we work together for peace, prosperity and friendship. That transformation from enemies to closest of friends should serve as a ray of hope to people in troubled nations around the world."
For more on the Canadian War Museum's 1812 Exhibit, visit their website!
Commemorating the War of 1812: News and Events
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24 July 2012: U.S. Navy Joins Canadian Ship in Great Lakes Deployment to Commemorate War of 1812
To help commemorate the War of 1812's bicentennial, a pair of ships from the U.S. Navy are joining with their Canadian counterpart for the Great Lakes Deployment. Photo Gallery »
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19 June 2012: Star-Spangled Sailabration Celebrates America's Coming of Age
Hundreds of thousands of people and ships from around the world converged on Baltimore to commemorate the beginning of the War of 1812, a military confrontation that confirmed America's independence from Great Britain.
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18 June 2012: The National Anthem
During the War of 1812, on September 13, 1814, Francis Scott Key visited the British fleet in Chesapeake Bay to secure the release of Dr. William Beanes, who had been captured after the burning of Washington.
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18 June 2012: United States Once a Struggling Democracy, Vulnerable to Empires
The capital city of the United States today influences global affairs, but 191 years ago Washington was occupied by a foreign enemy, and national symbols such as the White House and the Capitol were put to the torch.
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14 June 2012: Navy Ships Participate in Flag Day, War of 1812 Commemorations
Ten Navy ships, including USS Fort McHenry, are commemorating Flag Day today at the site of the historic War of 1812 battle 200 years ago that inspired the National Anthem.
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13 June 2012: American, Canadian Ships Launch Star-Spangled 200 Celebrations
As part of celebrations for Flag Day and National Flag Week, Star-Spangled 200 launches today in Baltimore, Maryland.
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12 June 2012: War of 1812 Exhibition Opening at Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery
This Friday, June 15th, the "1812: A Nation Emerges" exhibit opens at the Smithson's National Portrait Gallery. Press Release (26KB PDF) »
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28 May 2012: Halifax Consulate Commemorates 200th anniversary of War of 1812
In a Memorial Day ceremony on Deadman's Island, our Consulate General in Halifax commemorated the War of 1812's bicentennial.
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5 June 2012: Ambassador Given Piece of 1812 History
In a ceremony today at the Canadian War Museum, Ambassador Jacobson was presented with a mortar used during the War of 1812.
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23 April 2012: Fact Sheet: Halifax and the War of 1812
To commemorate the War of 1812's bicentennial, our Consulate General in Halifax came up with some interesting facts about the war and their city.
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17 April 2012: War of 1812 Bicentennial Events Launch in New Orleans
The U.S. Navy began its commemoration of the War of 1812 yesterday in New Orleans.
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