The War of 1812 Merged Thread

[Old Sweat]

And of course, I faked myself out. Madison was the president who took the US to war, not Monroe. But that only reinforces the premise that the plot was skillfully hidden. The clue was that their names both begin with the 13th letter of the alphabet, and there were 13 colonies in the original United States. The signals are there if you only know where to look.

Hint: after you receive your degree in art history, playing video games and surfing the net while living in your parents' basement helps prepare you to ferret out the real secrets of life.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

Genius.  Pure genius.

Well done, Old Sweat!

 

[dapaterson]

Hint: after you receive your degree in art history, playing video games and surfing the net while living in your parents' basement helps prepare you to ferret out the real secrets of life.

Either that or become an artillery officer...

 

[The Bread Guy]

Wanted:  someone to design a War of 1812 monument for Ottawa - from the MERX posting:

…. The War of 1812 was a seminal event in the making of our great country. The 200th anniversary (2012-2014) is being commemorated through the organization and delivery of initiatives and events across Canada, including the creation of a national monument in Canada’s Capital. This monument will be unveiled on Parliament Hill in Ottawa towards the end of the commemorations in 2014.  This monument will be a national tribute to recognize the courage and bravery of those who served during the War of 1812 and who successfully defended their land in the fight for Canada. It will help Canadians learn about this defining moment in our history.  The National Capital Commission (NCC), in partnership with the Department of Canadian Heritage (PCH), is inviting professional artists to submit their Qualifications and examples of prior work as part of the first stage of a two-phase competition ….

A bit more in the bid information package here.

Meanwhile, this from CP, shared in accordance with the "fair dealing" provisions, Section 29, of the Copyright Act .....

The Harper government wants to commemorate the War of 1812 in stone and has asked artists interested in designing a national monument to step forward with their qualifications.

The bids will be considered even as the Canadian military struggles to get recognition for the war in Afghanistan and to find a home for the emotionally charged battlefield cenotaph that once sat at Kandahar Airfield.

The National Capital Commission and Heritage Canada issued the call for artists and say the 1812 monument will be placed on Parliament Hill.

The government hopes to have the structure designed and built by the end of 2014, capping off two years of celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the war.

At the same time, efforts to get national recognition for the war in Afghanistan have stalled.

Defence sources say an effort to have the dates of the conflict carved into the National War Memorial in Ottawa have been blocked by Veterans Affairs Canada, which argued internally that recognizing Afghanistan would open the door to petitions from ex-Cold War soldiers and peacekeepers.

 

[The Bread Guy]

In the midst of a slew of federal government announcements, we have this:

Gord Brown, Member of Parliament for Leeds–Grenville, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, today announced the designation of War of 1812 Shipwrecks as a National Historic Site of Canada. The War of 1812-1814 between Great Britain and the United States of America led to a much-needed expansion of the “Provincial Marine” naval base, established in Kingston, Ontario, in 1789, continuing to make this area a crucial location in all wartime tactics and strategy.

In the years following the war, many ships eventually became unusable and a decision was made to close the shipyard in 1834. The navy needed to dispose of the vessels and while some were auctioned and sold for scrap, others were deliberately sunk in Deadman Bay, clear of the shipping channel. The wrecks of HMS Prince Regent, HMS Princess Charlotte and HMS St. Lawrence and the collection of objects from them attest to the presence and importance of the British fleet based in Kingston and Royal Navy’s shipbuilding program during the War of 1812.

As our country nears its 150th birthday in 2017, the Government of Canada invites Canadians to learn more about the major events that have shaped their country’s history. Canada’s national historic designations enable us to experience our rich history and heritage in a special way and play a big part in the celebration of Canada 150 ....

 

[daftandbarmy]

In the midst of a slew of federal government announcements, we have this:

Will they also be subsidizing scuba training for Canadians wishing to visit their new park?  ;D

 

[Kirkhill]

Will they also be subsidizing scuba training for Canadians wishing to visit their new park?  ;D

Submarines, man, Submarines.  Finally a rationale for the Vics......

 

[Old Sweat]

Will they also be subsidizing scuba training for Canadians wishing to visit their new park?  ;D

There is quite a local industry supporting Scuba diving on shipwrecks in the upper St Lawrence and the east end of Lake Ontario.

 

[daftandbarmy]

There is quite a local industry supporting Scuba diving on shipwrecks in the upper St Lawrence and the east end of Lake Ontario.

Well, if they want a submerged park with a 'Wreck' theme, then they should sink this stupid statue there as well  :nod:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mother-canada-project-managers-seek-more-public-funding-1.3146988

And then drop this abortion on top of the whole shebang

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/new-victims-of-communism-memorial-in-ottawa-a-looming-disaster/article22730797/