Dictionary of Canadian Biography(@dcb_dbc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Do you know about our thematic galleries? These special projects bring together many bios within the context of a theme. Today's highlighted theme is the War of 1812. biographi.ca/en/theme_1812.…
🎨 Toronto Public Library

Do you know about our thematic galleries? These special projects bring together many bios within the context of a theme. Today's highlighted theme is the War of 1812. biographi.ca/en/theme_1812.… 
🎨 @torontolibrary #WarOf1812
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A Battle A Day(@abattleaday) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Henry Dearborn would become ill a month after York and eventually be replaced by Brigadier General James Wilkinson.

Henry Dearborn would become ill a month after York and eventually be replaced by Brigadier General James Wilkinson. #WarOf1812
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Baltimore Heritage(@bmoreheritage) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On May 19, join us on a tour of the Federal Hill neighborhood to discover this waterfront community’s rich history. Register here: zurl.co/w9Nz or at baltimoreheritage.org

On May 19, join us on a tour of the Federal Hill neighborhood to discover this waterfront community’s rich history. Register here: zurl.co/w9Nz or at baltimoreheritage.org #baltimore #walkingtour #history #warof1812 #civilwar
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Jessica Myers(@JMyers_Photos) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Stonington Point Borough at sunset. It was here in August of 1814 the British attacked, but were beaten back by the people of Stonington.

Stonington Point Borough at sunset. It was here in August of 1814 the British attacked, but were beaten back by the people of Stonington. #Connecticut #warof1812 #sunset
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Civil War Records(@CivilWarRecords) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did your ancestor fight in the Civil War
(or another 19th-century conflict)?
Uncover their story with my FREE guide to researching
19th-century military ancestors!

civilwarrecords.com/pages/freestuff

Did your ancestor fight in the Civil War
(or another 19th-century conflict)?
Uncover their story with my FREE guide to researching
19th-century military ancestors!

civilwarrecords.com/pages/freestuff

#CivilWarRecords  #WarOf1812 #FamilyHistory #Genealogy
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OnThisDay(@_InHistory_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

August 24, 1814 - British Capture Washington, D.C.: ⚔️🏛️ 1814, British forces capture and burn Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812. The White House and other government buildings are set ablaze.

August 24, 1814 - British Capture Washington, D.C.: ⚔️🏛️ #OnThisDay 1814, British forces capture and burn Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812. The White House and other government buildings are set ablaze. #WarOf1812 #DCBurning #OTD
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#OTD in Rhode Island History(@OTDRhodeIsland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

August 23, 1785, Oliver Hazard Perry, U.S. Navy Commodore during the , was born in South Kingstown. At the , Perry complained about his reinforcements: 'a motley set, blacks, Soldiers and boys, I cannot think that you saw them after they were selected.'

#OTD August 23, 1785, Oliver Hazard Perry, @USNavy Commodore during the #WarOf1812, was born in South Kingstown. At the #BattleOfErie, Perry complained about his reinforcements: 'a motley set, blacks, Soldiers and boys, I cannot think that you saw them after they were selected.'
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Rudy Limeback(@rudydotca) 's Twitter Profile Photo

April 27 1813, the Battle of York

the definitive resource is Robert Malcomson's excellent book 'Capital in Flames: The American Attack on York, 1813' ISBN 1896941702

wikipedia has a good summary -- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of…

#Toronto #TOhistory #WarOf1812  #OTD April 27 1813, the Battle of York

the definitive resource is Robert Malcomson's excellent book 'Capital in Flames: The American Attack on York, 1813' ISBN 1896941702

wikipedia has a good summary -- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of…
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CanadianNavalTributeProject(@CdnNavalTribute) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rolette was one gutsy officer! Brock would say “... you behaved like a lion”. No image of him exists. However, we plan to use the future badge of HMCS “Frédérick Rolette” for his plaque😎⚓️🫡
Royal Canadian Navy

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Rolette was one gutsy officer! Brock would say “... you behaved like a lion”. No image of him exists. However, we plan to use the future badge of HMCS “Frédérick Rolette” for his plaque😎⚓️🫡
@RoyalCanNavy #warof1812 #history #FrenchCanadian #CNTP 

canadiannavaltribute.ca/2023/01/first-…
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Insider Release - Blog(@insider_release) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On Christmas Eve in 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, ending the War of 1812. A significant moment of peace. 🌐 Visit insiderrelease.com

On Christmas Eve in 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, ending the War of 1812. A significant moment of peace. 🌐 Visit insiderrelease.com #TreatyOfGhent #WarOf1812 #TodayInHistory
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George Franchi(@george_franchi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

8 January 1815: US forces under General Andrew Jackson decisively defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans. It was the final battle of the War of 1812 and the last time the US and British ever fought against each other. of1812

8 January 1815: US forces under General Andrew Jackson decisively defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans. It was the final battle of the War of 1812 and the last time the US and British ever fought against each other. #War #History #USA #Warof1812 #NewOrleans
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