From the June 8, 2012, Washington Post for Kids "War of 1812 Fun Facts." Well, if you can have fun facts about a war. But, bet some of you didn't know some of this stuff. I sure didn't.
** It lasted long after 1812. The final battle was fought in 1815. You know, "Took a little trip."
** The British Navy at the time was the largest and most powerful in the world with 600 ships. The US Navy had just 18. It was a real NIU vs, FSU thing.
** The expression "Don't Give Up the Ship" came from 1812. These were the dying words of Captain James Lawrence of the USS Chesapeake as his ship was captured by the HMS Shannon. It is now the US Navy motto.
** Francis Scott Key's song was originally called "Defence of Fort McHenry" and the tune comes from an old British drinking song. It did not become the official national anthem until 1931. Wonder what they sang before games before that time? OK, let's all rise, remove those hats and sing "The Defence of Fort McHenry.
"Jose Can You Sing?" --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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