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.
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Fort McHenry Named After James McHenry
From Wikipedia.
Fort McHenry was named for an early American statesman James McHenry (1753-1816).
Was an Irish immigrant and surgeon-soldier. Was a delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland and a signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Secretary of War 1796 to 1800 and served under Presidents Washington and John Adams.
--Brock-McHenry
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