Funding the War of 1812
The nation went to war without a wide-ranging financial strategy. The federal government's revenue largely came from customs duties and...
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The Naval War of 1812
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The Burning of Washington
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White House Plumbing Installation
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The Enslaved Household of President James Madison
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The Navy Yard, Treasury Department & Other Buildings
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The Chesapeake & Canadian Campaigns
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