As the Washington area marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812, Steve Vogel answers questions about the war, the Star Spangled Banner and Francis Scott Key. Leave questions and comments for ...

The War of 1812 was part of the Napoleonic Wars? Which were a world war? And Minnesotans were involved — even though statehood didn't come until 1858? The answers ... a few fun maps and ...

Mr. Brandenburg assumes that such antiwar sentiment was widespread because of Francis Scott Key’s ... of the War of 1812 continues, one must remember that war is not the answer to the pressing ...

The War of 1812 can seem like little more than a series of tickler questions from 10th-grade history class. Impressment? The sacking of the White House? Francis Scott Key? It's a challenge of ...

Central New York -- As 2012 begins, New York state and Central New York organizations are gearing up to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 ... Another key Oswego County event ...

During the War of 1812, the Americans, boasting a superior military force, invaded Upper and Lower Canada several times. But the colonies' British defenders and First Nations allies held the ...