Battle of the Models: Constitution and Guerriere Square Off

from A History of the Navy in 100 Objects · host United States Naval Academy

Video 22 in the series "A History of the Navy in 100 Objects" presented by the United States Naval Academy. This is discusses the model ships for the USS Constitution and the HMS Guerriere.

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The 4th of July is one of the most loved and inspiring days of the year in the United States. However, in the early stages of the War of 1812, patriotism proved difficult, and inspiration was in scarce supply. USS Constitution's victory over HMS Guerriere helped coalesce and inspire the American citizens to fight against the British.

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