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THE WAR OF 1812: The War Which Forged a Nation

Presented by author GenePisasale: 

The War of 1812 is a misunderstood and in many ways a "forgotten war". Raging from June 1812 to January 1815, the war had many positive repercussions. America proved herself, taking a place among the most powerful nations, gaining stature in the eyes of the world. An American icon, the Star-Spangled Banner, was born, the song becoming our National Anthem and the flag which flew above Fort McHenry treasured as proof of our dedication to liberty.

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