The War of 1812

Legacies of the War

The Legacy of the War of 1812, including a look at U.S. and Canadian relations since 1812, the profound impact the war had on Native nations in North America and the national myths and symbols that survive to this day.

Legacies of the War

6m 58s

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    The War of 1812

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    This documentary shows how the glories of war become enshrined in history. How failures are quickly forgotten and how inconvenient truths are ignored forever. With stunning reenactments, evocative animation and the incisive commentary of key experts, The War of 1812 presents the strange and awkward conflict that shaped the destiny of a continent.

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