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Congress announces the results of the 1808 presidential election. James Madison wins! The final vote count was 122 to 47.
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Madison issues a proclamation authorizing occupation of West Florida, as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
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The Bank of the United States closes.
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Congress passed a Religious Freedom Act.
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After it is attacked, the U.S. battleship President fires on the British ship HMS Little Belt.
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Madison calls Congress to prepare for war against Britain.
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After acknowledging the danger posed by Shawnee leader Tecumseh, General William Henry Harrison, the governor of the Indian Territory, carriers out a strike on Tecumseh. Tecumseh flees to Canada and British protection.
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The United States under General Harrison emerges victorious at the Battle of the Thames. It ends British and Indian control in Northwest and Upper Canada. Tecumseh dies in the battle.
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Madison calls for a total embargo on exports and a ban on all imports of British origin, believing that Britain depends on trade with the United States.
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The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. Peace negotiations began in Ghent, Belgium, starting in August of 1814. After four months of talks, the treaty was signed on December 24, 1814.
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Madison signs a bill admitting Indiana to statehood.
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Republican-Democrat James Monroe is inaugurated as the fifth President of the United States.
