A Black man who served in the Maryland State Militia during the War of 1812 and was long denied the military recognition most soldiers in his situation were granted has been declared a veteran of t… ...

Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States, was "born" on Sept. 7, 1813, and inspired by New York businessman Samuel Wilson, who provided rations to troops in the War of 1812.

With the War of 1812 underway, Pike was assigned to lead a campaign north from Sackets Harbor to Canada. "Pike led the easy capture of York after landing his 1,600 regulars across the Lake Ontario ...

Port Covington’s name celebrates a fort that participated in the defense of Baltimore during the War of 1812. While not nearly as famous as its sister, Fort McHenry, that name has been oblite… ...

During the run up to the War of 1812 the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans split control of Vermont government. Isaac Tichenor, a Federalist, was the Governor for eight of the 12 years leading up ...

Uri Bishop's Military music from War of 1812 Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Object Details compiler Bishop, Uri P. 1781-1817 associated name Wilcox, James Bishop Reverend 1796-1886 Notes Title ...