1813 in the United States
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Events from the year 1813 in the United States.
September 10: Battle of Lake Erie
March 4: Elbridge Gerry becomes the fifth U.S. vice president
1812 in the United States
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The following is a partial list of events from the year 1812 in the United States. After years of increasing tensions, the United States declares war on the British Empire, starting the War of 1812.
August 19: USS Constitution sinks HMS Guerriere