Battle of New Orleans.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Rush-Bagot Agreement


In 1817, the United States and United Kingdom signed the Rush-Bagot Agreement which provided for the permanent demilitarization of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. After the fighting along the lakes in the War of 1812, it seemed like the right thing to do.

A Big Step Indeed. ---Brock-Perry

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