From the August 28th Globe and Mail "War of 1812 tough to recognize, recall for Canadians:survey" by Murray Brewster.
According to a comprehensive survey for National Defence conducted annually regarding civilian impresion of the military, few people in Canada are aware of the anniversary of the war this year and fewer could even identify the war by name.
Typically, no more than 1 or 2 participants in each group were aware of the bicentennial. in the telephone poll of 1520 people. They did note that there was better recognition in areas like Niagara which are closer to where the action took place.
Canada's government has invested $28 million for the war's commemoration.
I would figure that next year's poll will show a better understanding.
Not So Forgotten. --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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