mar 31, 1814 - Napoleon's European empire collapses.
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Learning of Napoleon's defeat, Madison calls for an immediate repeal of the trade embargo with neutral nations, signalling a major reassessment of American war aims and strategy. He signs the bill into law on April 14. The British, meanwhile, can now turn their complete attention to war with the United States.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 31, 1814
Now
~ 211 years ago