War of 1812
Second War of Independence

War of 1812

1812–1815

Organizations preserving the legacy of those who defended American sovereignty against British forces.

Groups honoring service members and descendants of the War of 1812 (1812–1815).

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.

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Military Order of Foreign Wars

MOFWUS

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Founding: The MOFW was founded on December 13, 1894, in New York City. It was formed out of a perceived need for a military order comprising both veteran and hereditary members, unlike other societies that focused only on one specific conflict (like the Civil War). Initial Scope: The Order's initial membership was limited to officers (and their descendants) who served in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War. Name Change: Initially known as the Military and Naval Order of the United States, the name was officially changed in April 1895 to its present form: The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States. Motto: The organization's motto is the Latin phrase Deus et Libertas, meaning "God and Liberty."

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