As I sit here typing away overlooking the Gulf of Mexico here in Panama City Beach on a perfect spring day with blue skies, sun, a slight breeze and all that blue and light green water just about 100 yards away, I think it appropriate to delve into the role that Florida played during the War of 1812.
Thunder on the Beach, the annual spring motorcycle gathering just ended. Bikers are kind of like a modern day Conquistadores.
Try not to disturb the noisy gulls and every so often a pelican flying by.
Earlier this week, we were by the St. Mary's River as well as Jacksonville and its beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. And, we are not but about 80 miles from Pensacola which also played a role. We also spent a night in St. Augustine which actually came under attack by forces from the Republic of Florida.
--Brock-Perry
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.
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