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War of 1812 Program
The War of 1812 and the Burning of Washington is an opportunity to be seized, not an obstacle to be overcome. This is the basic premise of the War of 1812 and the Burning of Washington Cultural Activities Program.
The program was initiated by WDCW1812BC as a response to major decisions by the United States Senate and the House of Representatives proclaiming 2012-2014 as the War of 1812 Commemorative Bicentennial Year. The program is now being developed in the context of the War of 1812 Bicentennial Agenda for dialogue among citizens in Washington, D.C. and across America.
We can only learn to appreciate the benefits of this diversity if we engage with other War of 1812 programs in other states. The WDCW1812BC program is a practical platform for such interaction among peoples of different traditions and backgrounds. Here, the WDCW1812BC presents outstanding samples of the War of 1812 culture and heritage for others to learn about and develop greater understanding. Such exchanges among other states are the foundation of a dialogue that can foster greater tolerance and respect. Across our differences, we are united by our common history.
The WDCW1812BC program includes exhibitions, concerts, film presentations, War of 1812 and the Burning of Washington cultural talks, artworks, and virtual libraries and museum websites that play an important role in the history of the War of 1812.
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