The War of 1812

War of 1812

• June 18, 1812 - United States declares war on Britain.
  
• March 4, 1813 - James Madison is sworn in as President for a second term.
  
• March 4, 1813 - Elbridge Gerry is sworn in as the fifth Vice President for a second term.
  
• August 24, 1814 - The British set fire to Washington, D.C.
  
• September 20, 1814 - The "Star-Spangled Banner" becomes the official national Anthem.
  
• December 24, 1814 - The United States and Britain sign the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.
  
• January 8, 1815 - American forces win the Battle of New Orleans (they didn't know the war was over)
  

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