Snapshot July,1814… The war of 1812 ends nearly a year earlier than we thought…

April 19, 2021 by  
Email This Post Email This Post | Print This Post Print This Post

While for years most of us were taught that The War of 1812  ended in February, 1815, we just unearthed a reliable source which makes it obvious we’ve been sold a bill of goods. How do we know? The highly respected Columbian Centinel, printed in Boston from 1790 through 1840, obtained a Proclamation from President James Madison declaring the war to be over and printed it in their July 2, 1814 newspaper. Furthermore, this announcement was signed in block type by the President himself – confirming its authenticity. Knowing this would be met with a degree of skepticism, we’ve included the evidence for all to see:

However, whenever something doesn’t pass the smell test from a few inches away, it’s often wise to pull back and take a whiff from a greater distance…

Perspective beyond the end of our own noses can change everything!

If you liked this post, you may also enjoy...

Comments

Feel free to leave a comment...
and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar!