Tag: War of 1812

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

7th September 2023
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 2023
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.

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14th September 1814: The poem that provides the lyrics to the United States’ national anthem, The Star Spangled Banner, written by Francis Scott Key

14th September 2022
Tagged as: America, Battle of Baltimore, Culture, Francis Scott Key, Music, National Anthem, Poetry, United States, War of 1812

The poem Defence of Fort M’Henry provides an account of the British attack on the United States during the Battle of Baltimore.

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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.