The war of 1812 is an extremely important historical event which shaped the way our nation is today. ... Although there were a few initial causes of the war, it is important to note and keep in mind that amongst those causes territorial conquest was also intended. ... After two years of aggressive campaigns, a peace treaty finally ended the aggression between the two sides, leaving the Americans much where they were initially before the war (Horsman Reginald, The War of 1812, 1969). ... The war of 1812 left the Americans with independence for their nation and with the British Empire in peace...

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The term Uncle Sam was originally used as a despective term for American troops during the War of 1812. During that war, Samuel "Uncle Sam" Wilson, a businessman from New York, supplied the Army with beef in barrels. ... The Great Seal: The Great Seal was first used on the reverse of the one dollar Federal Reserve note in 1935. ... The olive branch and the arrows denote the power of peace and war. ...

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Notes: Alone among the Founders of the United States George Washington earned the title "Father of his Country" in recognition of his leadership in the cause of American independence. ... Notes: The Golden Gate Bridge links San Francisco with Marin County in absolute splendor. ... Notes: "The Statue of Liberty National Monument officially celebrated her 100th birthday on October 28, 1986. ... The Statue was placed upon a granite pedestal inside the courtyard of the star-shaped walls of Fort Wood (which had been completed for the War of 1812.) ... After 1901, the care and operation of...

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