What was the War of 1812?

Did you know the United States fought the British Empire twice?! Join Mira and Finn as they dive into the wild, explosive history of the War of 1812! When the powerful British navy starts kidnapping American sailors and blocking trade on the ocean, the young United States decides it is time to fight back. This episode is packed with unbelievable true stories! You will hear about a brave naval commander who rowed a tiny wooden boat straight through a storm of flying cannonballs on Lake Erie to win a massive battle. Then, travel to Washington D.C., where First Lady Dolley Madison races to save a giant, eight-foot-tall portrait of George Washington just moments before the British set the White House on fire! We will even discover how a massive hurricane-like thunderstorm helped save the city. Finally, look up at the sky to see a gigantic flag surviving a 25-hour bombardment at Fort McHenry, inspiring a famous poem that became the Star-Spangled Banner! Grab your spyglass and get ready for a history adventure full of strange facts, big explosions, and incredible heroes!