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'Most of us know the Star Spangled Banner was written during the battle in Baltimore BUT how much do we remember about Madison's War.'
THE WAR OF 1812 A small but bitter war that forged the destiny of a continent., For two and a half years, Americans fought against the British, Canadian colonists, and native nations in a struggle that threastened the existence of Canada, and divided the United States so deeply that the nation almost broke apart.
With stunning reenactmensts, evocative animation and the incisive commentary of key experts, The War of 1812 presents a War worth remembering.
Premiers Monday October 10,2011 at 9pm EST on PBS CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS
During the years 2011 and 2012 there will be many celebrations and exhibits on this the 200th anniversary, lets keep our eyes and ears open for these events.
PS: Will be remembering our Patriot, William McCarn, of NC.
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