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How the Battle of Plattsburgh helped secure a pivotal victory in the War of 1812

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - The Battle of Plattsburgh, whose 211th anniversary is being marked this weekend in Plattsburgh, took place on land and on Lake Champlain on September 11, 1814. Also called ...
The Daily Record (Maryland)

The War of 1812 and the Battle of Baltimore: A history lesson

The War of 1812 is an often overlooked war in comparison to other conflicts in American history, but it was still an important one with numerous causes. The war, fought between the United States and ...
syracuse.com

The story of how two War of 1812 soldiers came to be buried side-by-side on Onondaga Hill

The War of 1812, sometimes referred to by historians as “the second War for Independence” between the United States and Great Britain, broke out in June, 1812, after more than two decades of a ...
Salon

The War of 1812 vs. Jan. 6: Which was the worst attack on the U.S. Capitol?

Former Maryland governor Martin O’Malley calls himself a history “aficionado,” and we’ve had several conversations about the relationship between history and current events. Recently we found ...
MLive

Guided, bicycle tour to highlight Mackinac Island’s role in the War of 1812

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI – A guided bicycle tour is set to highlight Mackinac Island’s role in the War of 1812. Mackinac State Historic Parks Chief Curator Craig Wilson will lead the tour from 5:30 p.m. to ...