The War of 1812

American History Hit

History Hit

America, History

4.5 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 15 December 2022

⏱️ 47 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

In the early 19th century, amidst the Napoleonic wars, the British began restricting the United States’ trade with Europe. On top of this, the British Navy began recruiting American sailors by force. As a result, on 18th June, 1812, the US declared war. The conflict, between the United States and the British and their Native American allies, lasted until February 1815. With America still a very young nation, trying to assert itself on the world stage, it is often called the second American war of independence.

Produced by Benjie Guy. Mixed by Thomas Ntinas. Senior Producer: Charlotte Long.

For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters here.

If you'd like to learn even more, we have hundreds of history documentaries, ad-free podcasts, and audiobooks at History Hit - subscribe today!

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	The famous five are away on a splendid weekend adventure.
0:03.5	Do we have to go home today?
0:05.5	sighed Anne.
0:06.5	I agree said Dick.
0:08.0	Even Timmy looks sad.
0:09.5	Cheer up everyone.
0:11.5	Beams Julian, I booked long weekend tickets we can return anytime on Monday
0:17.0	Oh you are clever Julian said Anne save over 50% with the long weekend a ticket from Great Western Railway.
0:24.5	Adventures start here.
0:26.0	Selected routes turn supply, saving in comparison to an anytime return fare.
0:30.0	It's the 24th of August, 1814 in Washington, D.C., then called Washington City.
0:39.0	The Capitol Building is burning.
0:41.0	Set alight by some of the 4,500 British troops who have
0:45.7	marched on the nation's capital following their victory against US forces at
0:49.9	the Battle of Bladensburg the very same day.
0:53.4	President James Madison, his government and the military have fled, but the President's wife,
0:57.8	Dolly Madison, remains in the White House.
1:00.6	With the British only minutes away, she too escapes in possession of Gilbert Stewart's famous
1:06.0	portrait of George Washington. Soon after, the presidential mansion goes up in flames.
1:12.2	What might appear to be a decisive blow to the U.S. is in fact only temporary.
1:16.5	The British make no attempt to hold the city.
1:18.9	The attack was in return for U.S. incursions into Canada and hostilities continue for another six months.
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from History Hit, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of History Hit and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.