Why Commemorate the War of 1812?

From the April 28th Digital Journal "Commemorating the War of 1812: Why" by Katie Ryalen.

According to Canada's official government site, " The war helped establish [Canada's] path toward becoming an independent and free country, united under the Crown with respect for linguistic and ethnic diversity."

**  established Canada's armed forces

**  laid the foundation for Confederation

**  established the cornerstone of many of the nation's political institutions

**  A 2009 Canadian poll showed that 74% of American travelers and 66% of Canadians were unable to recall a specific event from the war.

**  To Americans especially, the war just wasn't important.

**  Coming at the same time as the 150th and 70th anniversaries of the Civil War and World War II, the older war will likely take a backseat to these more famous ones.

Telling It Like It Is.  --Brock-Perry