Yet the War of 1812 still struggles for notice ... in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History; Key’s words appear on the inside flap of U.S. passports; and Fort McHenry is ...

For people like me, who have got their flags and wars mixed up, I think it should be pointed out that there may have been only one War of 1812, but there are four distinct versions of it—the ...

The Arkansas General Society War of 1812 recently held its triannual meeting in Conway to review its accomplishments and plan activities for 2025.

Some have muskets, others a fife and drum. For decades, the group has re-enacted crucial battles and moments from the War of 1812. The United States declared war on Great Britain back then in part ...