Bits of War-- New News About An Old War.
1. ANDOVER STREETS-- From the June 1, 2012, Andover (Mass) Townsman. The Andover streets of Poor, Frye, Chadler, Lovejoy, Stevens and Abbot are all named for locals who fought in the War of 1812.
2. DAUGHTERS OF 1812-- From the June 5, 2012, Houston Chronicle. The Thomas Bay Chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812 will be celebrating the 200th anniversary of the US declaration of war on June 18th.
3. WORTH CELEBRATING--June 5, 2012, Macleans, Canada, ran a poll asking if the War of 1812 was worth celebrating. The voting:
Yes, it helped create Canada 30.7%
No, it was long ago 13.6%
We should never glorify war 22.37%
WE BURNED DOWN THE WHITE HOUSE 33.33%
Guess We Know Where They're Coming From. --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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