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@darrellbricker History unkind to banners. All too often they are folded up in regimental baggage & forgotten...but "Old Colours Never Die" about 11 hours ago via web in reply to darrellbricker
@darrellbricker That is why both the Native medals & NIAGARA battle Honour are excellent "seen as having value" acts. Top marks to Govt. about 11 hours ago via web in reply to darrellbricker
Using DND's bland artwork offers heraldic symbolism that is confusing on Native only Medal. Anchor? Niche targeting tripped up by branding. about 17 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone
BTW Military banners were never awarded to natives after #Warof1812 Some National flags yes. Banners? No. about 17 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone
After pushing this idea for a year, I am happy the Gov't listened. #warof1812 Aboriginal silver medals to be issued: aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1337707202… about 17 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone
@writer_michelle thx Michelle. You are very kind. 5:34 PM May 22nd via Twitter for iPhone in reply to writer_michelle
@ParksCanada It's an early 19th century military boat. Gunboat? Maybe. But there were also 100s of supply batteaux that size on the river. 4:21 PM May 17th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to ParksCanada
Dalton_McGuinty We all need to do more than just say it gets better. We need to work together to make it better bit.ly/JzUuz8 #nomorebullies #IDAH 3:57 PM May 17th via web Retweeted by 1812Heritage and 28 others
Up to July18,1812 Britain(w/CDA) was at war with #Sweden(on paper):@JohnBairdOWN welcomes SwedishForeignAffairsMinister owl.li/aYMYk 4:00 PM May 17th via Twitter for iPhone
I find global context more important in heritage commemoration. Spain, Portugal, Russia... were part of this world #warof1812 3:40 PM May 17th via Twitter for iPhone
In 1812, U.S. invaded Canada & France invaded Russia. Maybe @JamesMoore_org will broaden the cultural 'dialogue' to include RussianCanadians 3:36 PM May 17th via Twitter for iPhone
RT @k72ndst: @1812Heritage On 11/11/12 I'm giving a walking tour #warof1812 graves in Brooklyn for Veterans Day facebook.com/NYCwalkingtours 3:23 PM May 17th via Twitter for iPhone
Just finished a book on Genghis Khan. Wondering if a Mongolian is just opening a book on Isaac Brock? #Warof1812 8:53 AM May 17th via Twitter for iPhone
@k72ndst I've been to @govislandnps (provide some heritage services to them).NYC's #warof1812 story is fascinating! 100s of hidden gems also 8:31 AM May 17th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to k72ndst
Flawed logic unsupported by fact. McGuinty Govt spending $$$ too. RTWhat’s Wrong With Celebrating the War of 1812? activehistory.ca/2012/05/whats-… 8:00 PM May 16th via Twitter for iPhone
@k72ndst check out (online) Lossing's book online. Pub.domain images. …eepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wcarr1/Lossin… 7:45 PM May 16th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to k72ndst
@k72ndst Both Historians are respectful of the various national POVs & look for the story between the 'noise'. 7:38 PM May 16th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to k72ndst
@k72ndst Best US historian is Don Hickey: books.google.ca/books/about/Th… 7:35 PM May 16th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to k72ndst
@k72ndst The Best general Cdn book is The Incredible #Warof1812 found here: m.indigo.ca/product/books/… 7:31 PM May 16th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to k72ndst
Wonderful people the Rideau historical society members are. I particularly appreciated their concern that the Native story be promoted more. 7:21 PM May 16th via Twitter for iPhone

Name Robert Henderson
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