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War of 1812: The American frigate USS President, commanded by Commodore Stephen Decatur, was captured by a squadron of four British frigates.
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1812–1815 conflict in North America
The War of 1812 was fought by the United States and its allies against the United Kingdom and its allies in North America. It began when the United States declared war on Britain on 18 June 1812. Although peace terms were agreed upon in the December 1814 Treaty of Ghent, the war…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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Capture of USS President
1812 US–British naval battle
The capture of USS President was one of many naval actions fought at the end of the War of 1812. The American frigate USS President tried to break out of New York Harbor but was intercepted by a British squadron of four frigates and forced to surrender.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)