2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
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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