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** The defense of Fort McHenry stemmed the British invasion on the Eastern seaboard. The British sailed after this to New Orleans... where [[Andrew Jackson]], four thousand troops, and some badass pirates bested 11,000 British troops. |
** The defense of Fort McHenry stemmed the British invasion on the Eastern seaboard. The British sailed after this to New Orleans... where [[Andrew Jackson]], four thousand troops, and some badass pirates bested 11,000 British troops. |
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** Battle of Lake Erie. |
** Battle of Lake Erie. |
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{{quote|"Dear General: '''We have met the enemy and they are ours'''. Two ships, two brigs, one schooner and one sloop. Yours with great respect and esteem, O.H. Perry"}} |
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** While the British were approaching Washington, Dolly Madison stayed in the White House until the very last minute, rescuing valuable items including a famous painting of George Washington. |
** While the British were approaching Washington, Dolly Madison stayed in the White House until the very last minute, rescuing valuable items including a famous painting of George Washington. |
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** The Battle of Plattsburgh. Master Commandant Thomas MacDonough's fleet, equipped with spring lines which allowed his ships to turn while anchored, allowing faster firing and reloading of the cannons, successfully drive the Royal Navy off of Lake Champlain and forced them to retreat back into Canada. |
** The Battle of Plattsburgh. Master Commandant Thomas MacDonough's fleet, equipped with spring lines which allowed his ships to turn while anchored, allowing faster firing and reloading of the cannons, successfully drive the Royal Navy off of Lake Champlain and forced them to retreat back into Canada. |
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