War of 1812
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New York state enlists in War of 1812 efforts
The state has finally agreed to help communities commemorate the War of 1812.
That's a sudden change of mind from two years ago when former Gov. David Paterson, citing the fiscal crunch in the budget, vetoed a proposal to create the War of 1812 Commission to help market and promote the 200th anniversary of what many historians even now describe as "The Forgotten War." -
Major-General's death marred British victory at Queenston
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third in a series of articles on the War of 1812 and its impact on the Niagara Frontier. Today: Major-General Isaac Brock’s final battle.
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WAR OF 1812: Major-General Isaac Brock' s bio
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Wilson plans War of 1812 'Songs and Stories' concert
The Wilson Historical Society will present a special concert by Dave Ruch on “The War of 1812 — Songs and Stories for New York and Beyond” at 7 p.m. April 23 at the Wilson Historical Society, 645 Lake St.
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Why we went to war in 1812
It has been called the “Second War of Independence.”
Yet neither of the major combatants — the Americans nor the British — was initially enthusiastic about waging it. -
Key dates in the War of 1812
Key dates in the War of 1812
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Poll favors U.S. in War of 1812 celebrations
A bi-national opinion poll measuring attitudes of the War of 1812 shows that Canadians consider the war vital to identifying their nationhood but Americans are more likely to commemorate the 200-year anniversary.
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War of 1812 lecture set for Feb. 27
Doug DeCroix, editor of Western New York Heritage Magazine, will present a special program on the War of 1812 on at 7 p.m. on Feb. 27.
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EDITORIAL: U.S. has a lot of catching up to do in War of 1812 bicentennial
Almost 200 years after President Madison declared the War of 1812 there is a distinct lack of interest on this side of the border in commemorating that milestone.
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U.S. stands down as Canada invests heavily in the ‘Forgotten War’
Most historians agree that the War of 1812 — involving the British, the Americans, their Indian allies, and countless innocent civilians — helped to forge the destiny of a continent.
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