A ceremony was held to launch the international bicentennial commemoration of the declaration of war against Great Britain signed by President Madison on June 18, 1812.
President Obama, British Prime Minister Cameron, and Canadian Prime Minister Harper participated by pre-recorded video messages.
“200th Anniversary Ceremony: From Enemies to Allies” was held at Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, as part of the week-long Star-Spangled Sailabration, a partnership including the City of Baltimore, State of Maryland, and the United States Navy.