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Battle of Plattsburg, War of 1812England's troubles with Napoleon caused it to impress American merchant sailors for naval service against France. England was also pressing on America's western frontier. In response, America declared war on June 18, 1812. Thomas Macdonough was in command of the decisive American naval victory near Plattsburg on Lake Champlain.

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