This Day in History: War was declared in 1812

(WDBJ) - June 18, 1812:

Congress authorized President James Madison in its declaration of war against Great Britain to use military forces; it marked the beginning of the War in 1812.

The United States entered the war with plans to conquer Canada, but never did.

Gray Media, parent company of WDBJ7, is celebrating the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America with a year-long look at our country called “We the People”.