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Military History: American Conflicts and Wars

U.S. Government Resources about the War of 1812

Below are some U.S. Government resources about the War of 1812.

1812: Congress's First Declaration of War Under the Constitution | National Archives and Records Administration
Star-Spangled Banner: History & Culture | National Park Service
War of 1812 | National Museum of American History

Screenshot of "Declaration of War with Great Britain, War of 1812"

Declaration of War with Great Britain, War of 1812 (Image source: NAID: 299950)