Historical events on this day mark, among 169 others, the beginning of the War of 1812. It was on this day, June 18, 1812, that America issued a declaration of war on Great Britain: a war that would further secure America as an independent nation and is often referred to as the "second war of independence." Disputes over trade commissions, violations of America’s rights on the high seas and the involvement of the British in Indian uprisings on the frontiers were the major contributors leading up to war.
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| James Madison and the War of 1812 |
Star-Spangled Banner and the War of 1812
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It was during this time of war (1812-1815) that Francis Scott Key penned the words to the Star-Spangled Banner. There is an extreme amount of emotion involved in fully understanding the era before the battle, the defense of Fort McHenry, the poem, the tune, as well as the poem and tune becoming our anthem.
As stated within the Story of the Star-spangled Banner, if anything should be taken as seriously as the American flag, it would be the national anthem. Written during a time of war, it commemorates the waving of our flag following a vicious bombardment of Fort McHenry.
"O, say does that
star spangled banner yet wave
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O'er the land
of the free and the home of the brave? "
~Francis Scott Key, 1814 |
Very nice, Sharla! Very educational. Am I right in assuming that Monday's post will be about the start of the Civil War (25 June)? I enjoy your blog posts, keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteDeirdre (www.deirdretolhurst.com)
Thanks for your comments, Deirdre and very glad to know you are enjoying the posts. The focus right now is primarily historical dates on the road to independence leading up to the Fourth of July. Civil War will definitely be addressed but I haven't decided on its exact perspective during this point in time. June 25 does mark significance in the war but I am not sure it marked the beginning. Calls for research:>)
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