From the April 12th Explore Hartford.com "Havre de Grace to launch license plate for War of 1812 bicentennial: City invaded by the British in 1813" by Bryna Zumer.
The city of Havre de Grace, Maryland, unveiled its new license plate with the dates 1813 and 2013.
Despite defense by John O'Neill and militia on May 3, 1813, a British force under Rear Admiral George Cockburn was able to take the city and burned many homes and other buildings.
The logo features a historically accurate 15-star American flag to the left of a British Union Jack. Both are on top of a cannon. Cost of the plates is $35 to $40 and they are available from the Tourism Office.
Gotta Get Me One. --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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