1812 in the United States

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The following is a partial list of events from the year 1812 in the United States. After years of increasing tensions, the United States declares war on the British Empire, starting the War of 1812.

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Results from the 1812 U.S. presidential election
Political map of the United States published in 1812. Charte von den Vereinigten Staaten von Nord-America nebst Louisiana und Florida - nach Murdochischer Projection und den neuesten astronomischen Ortsbestim(m)ungen LOC 96686650.jpg
Political map of the United States published in 1812.

Incumbents

Federal government

George Clinton (DR-New York) (until April 20)
vacant (starting April 20)

Events

January–March

April–June

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The original "Gerrymander"

July–September

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August 19: USS Constitution sinks HMS Guerriere

October–December

Undated

Ongoing

Births

Undated

Deaths

See also

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