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24 December 1814 · Peace treaty
Treaty of Ghent
Agreement ending the Anglo-American war
The treaty restored conquered territory and established mechanisms for outstanding boundary questions while leaving maritime grievances largely unmentioned.
Why this record matters
Its text distinguishes the peace governments actually made from the victories later national memories claimed.
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- Treaty of Ghent: Primary Documents in American HistoryLibrary of Congress · primary-source guide
Treaty text, negotiations, and related documents.