Battle of New Orleans.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

A War of 1812 Timeline-- Part 2

1814

April--  Napoleon abdicates.  British blockade extended to New England.
August 24-25--  British burn Washington, DC..
July-September--  British occupy eastern Maine from Eastport to Bangor.
Autumn--  Thousands on Maine militiamen muster to defend Portland.
Dec. 24--  Diplomats sign the Treaty of Ghent, ending the war.

1815

Jan. 8--  Battle of New Orleans
February 17--  President Madison declares the war officially over.

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