When Presidents Mislead U.S. Into War-- Part 1: Mr. Madison's War

From the November 16, 2018, Washington Post  "When presidents lied or misled the nation to go to war-- and when they didn't" by Matthew Dallek.

Review of book "Presidents of War" by  Michael Beschloss.

Researching about wars and presidents during the county's history.

ON JAMES MADISON AND THE WAR OF 1812

During the War of 1812, President James Madison failed to level with the American people that fighting Britain would bring about serious sacrifices and that the United States was not under mortal threat.

Congress and the American public were divided over the war.

Mr. Madison "lowered the threshold so that future presidents and Congress could, contrary to the beliefs of the Founding Fathers, more easily enmesh the country in sundry conflicts for lesser purposes.

--Brock-Perry