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St. Charles To Commemorate War of 1812
Event will feature singing of the first national anthem in honor of the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812.
President James Madison signed a declaration of war against Great Britain on June 18, 1812.
Tonight, the St. Charles City Veterans Commission will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the war with a memorial event at 7 p.m. at the St. Charles City Veterans Memorial at Bishops Landing.
The 35 veterans of the war of 1812 are buried in St. Charles County including four at St. Charles' .
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The event will include a performance from Lewis and Clark Fife and Drum Corps, who will wear 1812 period uniforms and play a selection of period marches as well as the original National Anthem.
Dorris Keevan-Franke, archivist for the will be the keynote speaker.
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Learn more about the War of 1812 or check out the Missouri State Archives soldiers' database for the War of 1812.
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