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Tag: War of 1812

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

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

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

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