1812-06-18

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This Day in History: 1812-06-18

(June 18, 1812)
On this day, President James Madison of the United States signed a declaration of war against the United Kingdom, beginning the War of 1812, which was sparked by American complaints about oppressive maritime policies during the Napoleonic Wars.