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mar 23, 1812 - News arrives that France has sunk American ships carrying flour to British troops in Spain, leading many in Congress to call for war against France.

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The incident is seen by many as “proof” that France has not repealed edicts against American neutral commerce.

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mar 23, 1812
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~ 213 years ago