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By 1812, the port city of Baltimore had solidified its place in the young United States as a burgeoning economic metropolis. Although it was founded...

The burning of Washington, D.C., in 1814 was one of America’s darkest hours. The new republic that had been created by the Founding Fathers less than...

Encouraged by their victory at Bladensburg on August 24, 1814, and subsequent burning of Washington, D.C., the British turned north, intent on...

In April 1813, after having seized the port city of Mobile in West Florida (today Alabama) from Spanish hands, the United States promptly began the...

Standing at an imposing six-and-a-half feet tall and being the son of a Revolutionary War officer, Winfield Scott was bound to seek a career in the...

The city of Baltimore served as the sight for perhaps the most culturally significant battle in American History. Not only did it turn the British...

VIDEO | More so than other wars in American history, the War of 1812 is often misunderstood and forgotten. Learn about the causes, battles and legacy...

President James Madison declared war on Great Britain only several months before he sought reelection in the presidential election of 1812. DeWitt...

Reported to the House of Representatives, June 3, 1812 Mr. Calhoun, from the committee of Foreign Relations, to whom was referred the message of the...

To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States: I communicate to Congress certain documents, being a continuation of those heretofore...

PROCLAMATION OF VICE ADMIRAL SIR ALEXANDER F.I. COCHRANE, R.N. By the Honorable Sir ALEXANDER COCHRANE, K.B. Vice Admiral of the Red, and Commander in...

Dear Sir From the date of my last letter to you the President has been ill of a bilious fever; of that kind called the remittent. It has perhaps never...