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War of 1812 Info

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War of 1812 Info

War of 1812 Info

The Capture of H.B.M. Sloop of War Frolic, Capn. Whinyates, by the U.S. Sloop of War Wasp, Capn. Jab. Jones, on the 18th of Octr. 1812. Copy of print by F. Kearny from sketch by Lt. Claxton. (George Washington Bicentennial Commission) NARA FILE : 148-GW-488 WAR & CONFLICT BOOK : 79

The War of 1812 Summary Part 1 can be found below:

The War of 1812 (1812-1815), sometimes referred to as the second war for independence, pitted the young United States against a powerful, but overextended British military.

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