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This Day in History: Dolley Madison’s Escape
On this day in 1814, Dolley and James Madison prepare for the worst. The War of 1812 is raging: British troops had landed in Maryland, potentially advancing against Washington, D.C. They were moving against an American flotilla, James Monroe reported on August 21, or perhaps “taking that [flotilla] in their way and aiming at the City.” The report he sent the next day proved even more ominous. “The enemy are in full march for Washington,” Monroe wrote. “Have the material
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This Day in History: USS Constitution vs. HMS Guerrière
On this day in 1812, USS Constitution wins an intense naval battle against HMS Guerrière . Perhaps you know that Constitution is...
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Aug 19, 20254 min read
This Day in History: The Bloodiest Land Battle in the War of 1812
On this day in 1814, Americans fight the Battle of Lundy’s Lane—the bloodiest land battle of the War of 1812. The conflict occurred just...
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Jul 25, 20252 min read
This Day in History: The War of 1812, the “forgotten” war
On this day in 1812, President James Madison signs a declaration of war against the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. His...
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Jun 18, 20243 min read
This Day in History: British capture Fort Niagara
On or around this day in 1813, the British launch a plan to raze a series of New York towns and villages. They’d just captured Fort...
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Dec 20, 20233 min read
This Day in History: The Tornado that "Saved" Washington
On this day in 1814, a fire rages through Washington, D.C. Our country was then still in the grips of its second war against Great...
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Aug 25, 20223 min read
This Day in History: Andrew Jackson defeats the British at New Orleans
On this day in 1815, Americans defeat British forces at the Battle of New Orleans. Did you know that we used to celebrate January 8 as a...
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Jan 8, 20213 min read
This Day in History: The War of 1812 & a British siege of Fort Erie
On this day in 1814, the British besiege Fort Erie. It had been mere days since American and British forces had clashed at the Battle of...
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Aug 4, 20203 min read
This Day in History: Congress, the U.S. Capitol — and a tornado!?
On this day in 1800, Congress meets for the first time in the U.S. Capitol. Congressmen wouldn’t get to stay for too long. Did you know...
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Nov 17, 20183 min read
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