Category Archives: 1810s

War of 1812 ends as United States and Britain ratify Treaty of Ghent 210 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1815)

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Video: 'The War of 1812 - History - Documentary' (Treaty of Ghent at 1:46:49)

(Friday, February 17, 1815, 11:00 p.m. local time; during the War of 1812) — The War of 1812 formally ended tonight when U.S. President James Madison exchanged ratification documents for the Treaty of Ghent with a British representative. Continue reading War of 1812 ends as United States and Britain ratify Treaty of Ghent 210 years ago this hour (Feb 17 1815) →

Andrew Jackson leads American forces in Battle of New Orleans 210 years ago this hour (Jan 8 1815)

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Video: 'War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans' (3 videos)

(Sunday, January 8, 1815, 6:20 a.m. local time; during the War of 1812) — U.S. forces led by Gen. Andrew Jackson defeated the British today in the Battle of New Orleans, resulting in the complete withdraw of British forces from Louisiana.

The battle turned out to be the last major engagement of the War of 1812, taking place after the United States and Britain had already signed a peace treaty due to the slowness of communications at the time.

U.S. Vice President Elbridge Gerry, 70, dies in Washington, D.C. 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1814)

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Video: 'Dead, White & Blue Ep. 4: Elbridge Gerry'

(Wednesday, November 23, 1814, between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. local time; during the War of 1812) — Elbridge Gerry, the fifth vice president of the United States under President James Madison since March 4, 1813, died today at his home in the Seven Buildings in Washington, D.C., after suffering a heart attack while visiting Joseph Nourse of the Treasury Department. He was 70. Continue reading U.S. Vice President Elbridge Gerry, 70, dies in Washington, D.C. 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 23 1814) →

Francis Scott Key begins writing poem later used for ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1814)

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Video: 'The War of 1812' (Sep. 13-14, 1814, at 1:36:28)

(Wednesday, September 14, 1814; during the Battle of Baltimore, part of the War of 1812) — American lawyer Francis Scott Key was inspired to begin writing the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry” (later “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the U.S. national anthem) today after witnessing how an American flag flying over the Maryland fort had withstood a night of bombardment by the British Royal Navy during the Battle of Baltimore in the War of 1812. Continue reading Francis Scott Key begins writing poem later used for ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1814) →

The White House, U.S. Capitol set on fire by British troops 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1814)

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Video: 'When the British burned the White House'

(Wednesday, August 24, 1814, 10:30 p.m. local time; during the Burning of Washington, part the War of 1812) — Following the defeat of American forces at the Battle of Bladensburg, British forces led by Major-General Robert Ross marched on Washington, D.C., tonight setting fire to multiple public buildings; including The White House, United States Capitol, and Washington Navy Yard. Continue reading The White House, U.S. Capitol set on fire by British troops 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 24 1814) →

‘We have met the enemy and they are ours’: Battle of Lake Erie begins during War of 1812 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1813)

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Video: 'The War of 1812' (September 10, 1813, at 55:48)

(Friday, September 10, 1813, first shot was fired, from Detroit, at 11:45 a.m. local time; during the Battle of Lake Erie, part of the War of 1812) — An American naval force commanded by Oliver H. Perry defeated the British in the Battle of Lake Erie today during the War of 1812. (Afterward, Perry sent the message, “We have met the enemy and they are ours.”) Continue reading ‘We have met the enemy and they are ours’: Battle of Lake Erie begins during War of 1812 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 10 1813) →

Mortally wounded commander of USS Chesapeake, Capt. James Lawrence, gives the order ‘Don’t give up the ship’ 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1813)

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Video: 'The War of 1812' (June 1, 1813, at 54:20)

(Tuesday, June 1, 1813, the two ships opened fire just before 6:00 local time; during the Capture of USS Chesapeake, part of the War of 1812) — The mortally wounded commander of the USS Chesapeake, American naval officer James Lawrence, gave the order “Don’t give up the ship” today during a losing battle off Boston Harbor with the British frigate HMS Shannon. Continue reading Mortally wounded commander of USS Chesapeake, Capt. James Lawrence, gives the order ‘Don’t give up the ship’ 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 1 1813) →

U.S. force defeats British garrison at Battle of York in present-day Toronto during War of 1812 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1813)

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Video: 'Battle of York 1813

(Tuesday, April 27, 1813; during the War of 1812) — The Battle of York took place today in Upper Canada as a U.S. force defeated the British garrison in present-day Toronto before withdrawing. Continue reading U.S. force defeats British garrison at Battle of York in present-day Toronto during War of 1812 210 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 27 1813) →

President James Madison sworn in for second term as 4th president of the United States, Elbridge Gerry as 5th VP 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1813)

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(Thursday, March 4, 1813, noon local time; during the War of 1812) — President James Madison of Virginia took the oath of office today for a second term as the 4th President of the United States in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading President James Madison sworn in for second term as 4th president of the United States, Elbridge Gerry as 5th VP 210 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 4 1813) →