Franklin Mint – History of the US – Constitution vs Guerriere – 1812 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – June 19 – War with Great Britain proclaimed by President Madison – Aug 15-16 – Fort Dearborn and Detroit surrender to the British – Aug 19 – U.S. frigate “Constitution” defeats British frigate “Guerriere” – Oct 13 – Battle of Queenston — American invasion of Canada fails.