America went to war against Great Britain to assert its rights as an independent, sovereign nation, and to attempt the ...

Andrew Jackson had a long history with the Indians. During the War of 1812, he led militia forces in a war against Creek ...

Jay Newton-Small wonders why there isn’t more interest in commemorating the War of 1812: But even though the U.S. won it [bold mine-DL], the War of 1812 seems to be the buck-toothed stepsister ...

From the earliest settlers and the Revolutionary War, American soldiers have been a transformative force shaping history.

More from Wes about the causes of the Civil War. What led to the outbreak of the bloodiest conflict in the history of North America? A common explanation is that the Civil War was fought over the ...

As the writer, Patrick Fowler, pointed out, Gen. Edmund P. Gaines was a military hero of the War of 1812 who later was ...

As people gather to remember those who fought and died to protect this country in past wars, a new poll suggests many Canadians know little about their country's history.

Fort Morgan has a rich history that adds depth to any visit ... a wooden structure that played a key role during the War of 1812. It was here that American forces successfully repelled a British ...

Construction of the White House, a global symbol of American power and political stability, began with the laying of its cornerstone on this day in history ... during the War of 1812.

Looking for a way to honor veterans this weekend? The Ohio History Connection is hosting a special exhibit that showcases ...

But first, we need you to sign in to PBS using one of the services below. Funding for The War of 1812 was provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Wilson Foundation, Warren and ...

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