BGuthrie Photos: MD -- Bladensburg -- Waterfront Park -- War of 1812 Visitor Center

MD -- Bladensburg -- Waterfront Park -- War of 1812 Visitor Center:

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1. BLADWV_121228_006.JPG: Peace The peace treaty was signed in the City of Ghent in Belgium on Christmas Eve, 1814. Word of the treaty found its way to the citizens of the nation at the speed of the times. The New York Gazette published the story of Sunday, February 12. Philadelphia picked it up on Monday. In Annapolis, The Maryland Gazette announced the news in its edition on Thursday February 16, 1815. Significance of the War: Military events in the Chesapeake Bay had far-reaching effects on American society and our country's cultural identity. America emerged with a greatly enhanced international reputation on the world stage. The new nation had successfully defended itself against the British Empire and the world's most powerful navy. The War of 1812 was a crucial test for the US Constitution and the newly established democratic government. Though the nation was divided on the decision to declare war on Great Britain and was ill prepared to do so, ultimately, the new multi-party democracy survived the challenge of foreign invasion. The War established clear boundaries between eastern Canada and the United States, set conditions for control of the Oregon Territory, and freed international trade from the harsh restrictions that ignited the war.
2. BLADWV_121228_033.JPG: Myths, Stories, and Legends During the War of 1812 and in subsequent years, the reminiscences of veterans and the popular press prompted an outgrowth of myths, stories, and legends. Foremost among these are: * The stories of Francis Scott Key * The identification of the flag as "The star-Spangled Banner" * The origin of the legend of Uncle Sam * The bestowing of the name "Old Ironsides" on the indomitable U.S. Frigate Constitution. * The saving of the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington All of these factual events became combined with legend and myth in the realm of American folklore. The events of the campaign have taken on a legendary quality that makes them memorable for many Americans. The Legend of "Uncle Sam" is based on a Troy, New York meat packer named Sam Wilson whose company supplied rations for the soldiers during the War of 1812. His packages were labeled "E.A. -- U.S." When someone asked what that stood for, a coworker joked and said "Elbert Anderson (the contractor) and Uncle Sam," referring to Sam Wilson, thought it actually stood for United States.
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