Tag: War of 1812

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18th June 1812: The War of 1812 began when President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain

18th June 2021
Tagged as: America, Britain, United States, USA, War of 1812

Madison signed the declaration of war against Great Britain, marking the first time that the United States declared war on another nation.

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7th September 1813: According to tradition, the United States gained its nickname, ‘Uncle Sam’

7th September 2020
Tagged as: America, Cartoon, Government, Politics, United States, War of 1812

The United States apparently gained the nickname ‘Uncle Sam’ when it was featured in a local newspaper article.

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19th August 1812: USS Constitution earns the nickname ‘Old Ironsides’ after defeating HMS Guerriere

19th August 2020
Tagged as: America, Napoleonic Wars, Navy, Royal Navy, United States, War of 1812

USS Constitution earned the nickname ‘Old Ironsides’ after defeating HMS Guerriere in the War of 1812.