Star-Spangled Trail Gets Federal Grant Jul 3, 2008
The war, which stemmed from American anger over conscription of sailors into the and British trade restrictions, led to a huge increase in U.S. national pride after the triumph was cemented with the Treaty of Ghent. "Maryland's unique contributions to the defense and heritage of the nation include the pivotal clash that ensured American victory, an iconic flag, and our national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner," Gov. (D) wrote in an executive order authorizing creation of the trail last year. (Washington Post)
Andrew Jackson's Early Politics Apr 18, 2008
Never mind the fact that by the time this battle was fought the treaty of Ghent had already been signed, and the war was effectively over (such news traveled much slower in those days). It was the principle of the battle which made him a national celebrity. (Suite101.com)
The Politics of James Madison Apr 15, 2008
James Madison (President from 1809-1816), standing only 5' 4" tall, was the smallest President in American history, yet his capable handling of the Presidency during the war of 1812 showed that his size was no measure of his abilities. Madison the Federalist Prior to becoming President, Madison had spent much more time as a political ally to the Federalist party. As one of the chief authors of the new U.S. Constitution, and along with Alexander Hamilton the co-author of The Federalist Papers... (Suite101.com)
John Quincy Adams' Early Years Apr 15, 2008
Under the Presidency of James Madison, Adams was sent overseas yet again, being named minister to Russia from 1809-1814, during which time he became the principle negotiator on the treaty of Ghent, which successfully ended the War of 1812. Secretary of State and the Election of 1824. (Suite101.com)
Click for Full Story Dec 24, 2007
Today's Highlight in History:On December 24, 1814, the War of 1812 officially ended as the United States and Britain signed the Treaty of Ghent in Belgium. On This Date:In 1524, Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama, who had discovered a sea route around Africa to India, died in Cochin, India. (KWTX.com, TX)
John Quincy Adams - no tolerance for lowering standards Sep 2, 2007
Did a masterly job of making us look like winners when he, as U.S. representative, signed the Treaty of Ghent, bringing to closure the War of 1812 which, in reality, we lost. Got deeply involved in Latin American relations, even putting in play the long-term possibility of the Panama Canal. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
BATTLE TO BE RE-ENACTED, REMEMBERED Aug 31, 2007
Three months later the Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812. The celebration. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Below the Law Aug 6, 2007
I once solved a quadratic equation three times, and my answers were that X equaled, in order: five, breadfruit, and the Treaty of Ghent. How much easier it would have been if I could have argued that I found the whole equation morally repugnant because it was, after all, a triple-X equation, the hardest of the hard-core, and what were they trying to foist on me, anyway. (Boston Globe)
Bad Precedent Jan 22, 2007
Although the news hadn t yet reached the Western Hemisphere, British and American representatives had negotiated peace, on Christmas Eve at the Treaty of Ghent, restoring the pre-war territorial boundaries ... Two days later, the ship received a London newspaper article about the Treaty of Ghent, which Livingston was able to carry back to New Orleans after his release. (New Yorker)
