War of 1812

Battle of Queenston Heights during War of 1812

The War of 1812 (1812–1815) was a conflict fought between the United States, the United Kingdom, and their respective allies. Historians in Britain often see it as a minor theatre of the Napoleonic Wars; in the United States and Canada, it is seen as a war in its own right. Wikipedia

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Articles and Clippings about the War of 1812

Budget for the War of 1812 Thu, Jan 23, 1812 – Page 2 · The Evening Post (New York, New York) · Newspapers.comU.S. prepares for war; Editorial argues in favor of conquering Canada 02 May 1812, Sat Pennsylvania Republican (York, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.comWar declared on Great Britain by President James Madison Thu, Jun 25, 1812 – Page 3 · The Maryland Gazette (Annapolis, Maryland) · Newspapers.comAn American point of view on the War of 1812 Mon, Jul 20, 1812 – 2 · The Washingtonian (Windsor, Vermont) · Newspapers.comCongress declares war, June 18, 1812 Wed, Jul 29, 1812 – Page 1 · The Pennsylvania Gazette (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.comBritish point of view on the War of 1812 Wed, Aug 5, 1812 – 4 · Aberdeen Journal, and General Advertiser for the North of Scotland (Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland) · Newspapers.comEditorial opposed to the War of 1812 Wed, Aug 5, 1812 – Page 2 · The Evening Post (New York, New York) · Newspapers.comTaxes on goods during the War of 1812 Wed, Aug 12, 1812 – Page 3 · Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) · Newspapers.comWar of 1812 cost and the taxes that will be levied on the American people Tue, Aug 18, 1812 – Page 3 · Hartford Courant (Hartford, Connecticut) · Newspapers.comGeneral German advising to postpone war with Great Britain in 1812 (excerpt) Wed, Sep 2, 1812 – Page 2 · Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) · Newspapers.comOpinion of Americans opposed to War of 1812 Wed, Sep 16, 1812 – Page 3 · Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, New York) · Newspapers.comRole of Native Americans in Battle of Fort Detroit, a British victory Tue, Oct 20, 1812 – Page 2 · The Times (London, Greater London, England) · Newspapers.comThirteen American prisoners of war are brought to Montreal for imprisonment 03 Aug 1813, Tue Montreal Gazette (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) Newspapers.comAndrew Jackson's report on the Battle of Tallushatchee & a letter about Tecumseh's death 03 Dec 1813, Fri The Advertiser (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.comPennsylvania newspaper reports that British troops have landed near Washington, D.C. 27 Aug 1814, Sat Lancaster Intelligencer (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.comAmerican accounts of several battles and actions, including the capture and burning of Washington DC 09 Sep 1814, Fri Carlisle Weekly Herald (Carlisle, Pennsylvania) Newspapers.comBritish Major-General Robert Ross reports to the British government about capture of Washington DC 28 Sep 1814, Wed The Morning Post (London, Greater London, England) Newspapers.comCreation of the Star-Spangled Banner (US national anthem) by Francis Scott Key Fri, Oct 14, 1814 – 4 · Carlisle Weekly Herald (Carlisle, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.comCanadian newspaper reports on the ongoing negotiations at Ghent to end War of 1812 27 Oct 1814, Thu Montreal Gazette (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) Newspapers.comLetter from Gen. Andrew Jackson about the Battle of New Orleans, Jan. 8, 1815 Tue, Feb 7, 1815 – Page 2 · The Evening Post (New York, New York) · Newspapers.comList of reasons America went to war in 1812 Mon, Feb 20, 1815 – Page 2 · The Evening Post (New York, New York) · Newspapers.comText of the Treaty of Ghent Mon, Feb 20, 1815 – Page 2 · The Evening Post (New York, New York) · Newspapers.comBill passes Congress to allow pensions for widows and veterans of War of 1812 Wed, Jan 5, 1859 – Page 2 · The Indiana Herald (Huntington, Indiana) · Newspapers.comVeteran's memories of the War of 1812 Sat, Apr 7, 1860 – 2 · Buffalo Courier (Buffalo, New York) · Newspapers.comLast survivor of War of 1812 dies at age 105 Sun, May 14, 1905 – Page 9 · New-York Tribune (New York, New York) · Newspapers.com