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On This Day, June 18: War of 1812 begins
United Press International via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe American flag that was raised to celebrate a crucial victory over British forces during the War of 1812 -- and which inspired Francis ...
What it's like setting sail aboard the only remaining US Navy ship to have sunk an enemy warship in...
INSIDER via Yahoo News· 1 hour agoDuring the War of 1812, the Constitution earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" because British...
Frankie Meyer: Genealogy can open doors to deeper understanding of history
The Joplin Globe· 18 hours agoWhen a person embarks on the journey of researching ancestors, an unexpected development can occur....
On This Day in History - June 18th - Almanac - UPI.com
UPI· 4 days agoOn June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Britain, beginning the War of 1812.
Codename Nemo: How nine men captured a Nazi sub and shortened WWII
Navy Times via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIncredibly, “Operation Nemo” was the first seizure of an enemy warship in battle since the War of ...
Polly Klaas' Killer Is Convicted Of Her Murder On This Date In 1996 | Newsradio WTAM 1100
iHeartRadio· 4 days agoToday in 1812, the United States issued a declaration of war on Great Britain, which began the War ...
Where to celebrate Fourth of July on the South Shore with fireworks, parades and music
Patriot Ledger via Yahoo News· 3 days agoSome Americans began celebrating the very same year, but the practice didn’t become widespread until...
Jackson council voted to remove the Andrew Jackson statue in 2020. Why is it still standing?
The Clarion Ledger via Yahoo News· 6 days agoYet it still stands. The seventh president is a controversial figure in United States history. The...
I WANT YOU: FLAGG’S ICONIC CREATION
Arizona Daily Sun· 6 days agoJames Montgomery Flagg, creator of this illustration of Uncle Sam, was born June 18, 1877, in Pelham Manor, New York. Flagg claimed that his...
Opinion | How a long, debt-loving bipartisan consensus has warped U.S. business
Washington Post· 1 day agoEconomic policy during a second Joe Biden term would be even worse than policy during a second...
