Tag: Indiana

  • TDIH War of 1812 Begins

    OTD POTUS Madison signed a declaration of against Great Britain for actions taken during the previous years. Many hoped it would lead to a successful invasion and annexation of Canada. The War of 1812, often dubbed as the “Forgotten War,” holds a crucial place in global history, despite its relatively modest size and impact when…

  • TDIH: Battle of Tippecanoe

    OTD future POTUS William Henry Harrison engage the British army along the banks of the Wabash River. During the battle only 1500 soldiers fought but it became a tipping point for Harrison’s frontier army in the Indiana Territory. Shawnee soldiers under the leadership of Tenskwatawa failed to defeat Harrison’s troops and retreated from the territory.…

  • War of 1812 Begins

    OTD POTUS Madison signed a declaration of against Great Britain for actions taken during the previous years. Many hoped it would lead to a successful invasion and annexation of Canada. Read here for more: LOC War of 1812 NPG War of 1812