News
News Home
The Regina Brett Show
Quick Bites
Exploradio
News Archive
News Channel
Special Features
NPR
nowplaying
On AirNewsClassical
Loading...
  
Weather
From WKYC.COM / TV 3
School Closings
WKSU Support
Funding for WKSU is made possible in part through support from the following businesses and organizations.

Meaden & Moore

Area Agency on Aging 10B, Inc.

Hospice of the Western Reserve


For more information on how your company or organization can support WKSU, download the WKSU Media Kit.

(WKSU Media Kit PDF icon )


Donate Your Vehicle to WKSU

Programs Schedule Make A Pledge Member BenefitsFAQ/HelpContact Us
Ohio


Ohio plays a key role in War of 1812 -- and in its re-enactment
200 anniversary of 'The Second War for Independence' is commemmorated
by WKSU's STATEHOUSE CORRESPONDENT BILL COHEN


Reporter
Bill Cohen
 
War of 1812 reenactor Ted Dudra is among those marking the war. Summit County alone has 350 gravesites of veterans of that war.
Courtesy of City of Akron
In The Region:

It was 200 years ago that the War of 1812 broke out. Ohio was in the thick of the conflict, and today the state launched a year-long commemoration of the event. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen was on hand for the ceremony in the capitol building.  

Second War of Independence

Other options:
Windows Media / MP3 Download (4:06)


(Click image for larger view.)

Among the Ohio communities marking the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 is Akron.

The War of 1812 was the second time in three decades that the young U.S.A. battled Britain for independence.

Ohio holds strong significance in the 19th century war because two important battles took place here—one in Toledo and one on Lake Erie.

“Some have called this war the second war of Independence,” says D.K. Taylor of the Ohio Army National Guard. “By declaring and fighting a war against Great Britain, we not only preserved our national honor, but showed the world that the United States of America was to be reckoned with on an international level.”

This commemoration comes less than a decade after Ohio celebrated its own bicentennial in 2003.  


Add Your Comment
Name:

Location:

E-mail: (not published, only used to contact you about your comment)


Comments:




 
Page Options

Print this page

E-Mail this page / Send mp3

Share on Facebook




Stories with Recent Comments

The Cleveland Plain Dealer is cutting home delivery days
Older people don't have computers..why can't Akron beacon come to Cleve?i think this stinks. Bring back press and news.

Thousands of tourists flock to Ohio's Magee Marsh
Thanks for sharing these bird pictures. I have seen warblers at Magee some years ago, which was a wonderful experience.

Husted's voter-address plan is under scrutiny
=========== The new directive allows voters to make the updates online for the first time. =========== Ahem!!! You might want to do some fact checking before ...

Leveling the field between private and public school sports
Consideration should be given to establishing a limit on athletic scholarships to private schools (which may be disguised as financial aid to poor students). I...

Thirteen Cleveland firefighters indicted
What was stolen? Section 7(p)(3) of the FLSA provides that two individuals employed in the same capacity by the same public agency may agree, solely at their ...

Union refuses to back gay teacher fired by Catholic school
Catholic schools can be very vindictive regarding the lifestyles of their teachers. Insurance does not pay for birth control, non-Catholic teachers are replace...

Drilling for wind on Lake Erie
May God help us defeat the WIND MONSTER ...

Raise a glass to craft beer week
Vivian, What a great interview - Just done so professionally. I loved the way you smoothly transitioned from production to interview to history of the company...

Castro could face death penalty as abduction case goes to a grand jury
I thought kidnapping was automatically a federal charge. Is it not?

Copyright © 2013 WKSU Public Radio, All Rights Reserved.

 
In Partnership With:

NPR PRI Kent State University

listen in windows media format listen in realplayer format Car Talk Hosts: Tom & Ray Magliozzi Fresh Air Host: Terry Gross A Service of Kent State University 89.7 WKSU | NPR.Classical.Other smart stuff. NPR Senior Correspondent: Noah Adams Living on Earth Host: Steve Curwood 89.7 WKSU | NPR.Classical.Other smart stuff. A Service of Kent State University