Ottawa aims to drum up Canadians' interest in the War of 1812

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Ottawa aims to drum up Canadians' interest in the War of 1812
Few Canadians think of their country as forged in blood and conflict, but Ottawa is unveiling a War of 1812 commemoration plan that should correct that impression. The Harper government is casting the 200th anniversary of repelling a US invasion as ... read more

'War of 1812' doc revealing
Four "nations" fought in the War of 1812: American, Canadian, British, Native. The latter three were on the same side, kinda sorta. But the picture that emerges from the new documentary titled The War of 1812 -- which airs ... read more

Be thankful for Being Erica and an American look at the War of 1812
Also airing tonight The War of 1812 ( PBS, 9 pm) is must-see TV. And how interesting that PBS should be the first to mark the anniversary of the war with this fine, thoughtful and provocative documentary-drama. In the US the production will probably be ... read more

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