A strange war - the war of 1812
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The War of 1812 was unconventional. It was fought over US trading rights with Great Britain and it was many-sided, consisting of American Indians, British and French as the enemy. At the same time, the Napoleonic Wars were occurring The war established a boundary between the US and Canada.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1993
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is an American classic
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A brief discussion on how American literature became distinct from English literature is recounted along with a retelling of Washington Irving's story. The ten-cent commemorative stamp was issued Oct 10, 1974. Irving, who died at age 76 in 1856, is buried at Sleepy Hollow cemetery in NY.
Publication Name: Stamps
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0038-9358
Year: 1995
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